Blog
Editorial writing on medication adherence, caregiving, specific situations, and using your iPhone for daily medications. Practical, plain-English, regularly updated.
Adherence & habits
How to manage multiple medications without losing track
A calm, practical guide to managing several medications: batching doses by time-of-day, pillbox vs app, the 'brown bag' review, and keeping one current list.
How to remember to take medication at night
Evening and bedtime doses are the most-missed of the day. A practical, evidence-aligned guide to the habits and phone settings that make night-time medication stick.
Medication adherence: why people miss doses (and what actually helps)
A plain-English guide to medication adherence: why up to half of prescriptions are taken incorrectly, the behavioral patterns behind missed doses, and the small habits that move the number.
Caregiving & families
Medication reminders for caregivers: a practical guide
How to set up and run medication reminders for someone else: dividing responsibility, smooth handoffs, what to track for the doctor, and respecting autonomy.
A pill reminder for an aging parent: a practical setup guide
A no-nonsense guide for adult children helping a parent stay on their medications — what to set up on their iPhone, how to handle handoffs, and the small habits that prevent missed doses.
Specific situations
Traveling with medication: time zones, carry-on, and refills
A practical travel guide for medications: time-zone dose timing (ask your pharmacist), carry-on rules, refills before you go, and keeping reminders working abroad.
What to do if you miss a dose of medication
A calm, general guide to the steps people take after a missed dose — why doubling up is usually the wrong instinct, and how to stop the next one. Not medical advice.