AmeliaTek Medication Compliance

With the launch of Windows Vista in Las Vegas last month, Microsoft has begun a series of focus groups in preparation for the launch of a selection of Seniors PC Offerings in the near future.

AmeliaPlex, Incorporated is pleased to announce that OnTimeRxR for Windows has been selected by Microsoft to be included in their latest Generation-Specific Product SKU’s. The first AARP focus group was convened in Seattle with some very interesting results. All participants agreed that they would have liked to start using PCs sooner than they did, because they see the benefits of life-long learning experiences. The preference for a desktop or a laptop computer was evenly divided and it mainly depended on space available.

Since most seniors are intensely interested in all matters relating to healthcare, being able to surf the web for health information, drug prices, and other resources is a big plus. With OnTimeRx available on these Generation-Specific computers, seniors will be able to easily maintain a personal health history, manage simple or complicated drug regimens, set reminders for doctor appointments, exercise schedules, and much more. OnTimeRxR for Windows is a desktop program that “Works with Windows Vista” and interfaces with both Palm and Pocket PC hand held computers.

Professionally and philosophically, I love the idea of a simple-to-use computer pre-loaded with “Generation-Specific software” for many reasons. My background comes from 18 years as Pharmacy Director in a wonderful 400 bed long term care facility. My passion is helping all patients manage their own care so they can stay healthy enough to remain independent and age in place, hopefully making nursing homes a thing of the past.

As people age or mature, their circle of friends may begin to diminish and they can become increasingly disconnected, as their world shrinks dramatically. This is especially true if they no longer drive or have no means of transportation. An internet-enabled computer can change all of that and actually expand one’s horizons. Being able to stay connected with family and friends through email and chat, being able to communicate with like-minded friends and support groups all around the world via the Web, means they can remain at home and enjoy many new activities—even some which were never possible before. That’s exciting!

Now seniors have access to our OnTimeRx medication management software for Palm, Blackberry, Smart Phones, PDAs and of course a Windows VISTA integrated medication manager system, as part of a Senior PC program supported by the major computer and computer software distributors. More details will follow regarding availability of these “senior PCs” from HP, the technical services from the Geek Squad.

Related Links:

• Oct 1998 Microsoft Launches Web Site for Seniors and a Major Grant to SeniorNet - Two More Steps Toward Closing the “Digital Divide”
• Sept 1998 Seventeen Organizations for Seniors Receive Cash, Hardware and Software To Increase PC Literacy, Internet Access and Employment Opportunities
• SeniorNet and SeniorNet Health
• Mobility Research at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=1592857&dopt=Citation 
• Mobility Research at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-99-096.html