Smart Pill Management System for Elderly Patients

Abstract

This paper presents a Smart Pill Management System for Elderly Patients is developed to assist individuals particularly senior citizens and patients with strict medication routines in taking their medicines on time. Many elderly patients often forget their daily doses due to memory issues, busy schedules, or complex medication charts. Missing doses or taking incorrect dosages can lead to serious health risks. Therefore, an automated and reliable solution becomes essential to ensure proper medication adherence.

This project uses an Arduino Nano as the main controller and integrates electronic components reminders and remote notifications. Each LED is assigned to a specific medicine time slot, such as morning, afternoon, and evening. At the scheduled time, the corresponding LED glows, the buzzer activates, and the LCD displays a message indicating which medicine should be taken. This ensures that the patient receives a clear and timely reminder.

To enhance safety and supervision, the system also features a GSM-based alert mechanism. If the patient does not take the medicine within a predefined duration, the GSM module automatically sends an SMS alert to a caregiver or family member. This remote monitoring feature ensures accountability, provides peace of mind to caregivers, and reduces the chances of missed doses.

The system is cost-effective, easy to operate, and highly reliable, making it suitable for home- based healthcare. It reduces dependency on memory, prevents medication errors, and promotes consistent medicine intake. The project demonstrates how simple, low-cost embedded components can be combined to create an efficient solution to a real-world healthcare challenge.