MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
INNOVATING INDEPENDENCE
Small moments, like taking medication on time, can sustain independence and confidence for older people. As care demands grow, automated medication solutions are helping improve safety, support independent living at home, and deliver efficient, person-centred care, says Evondos.
With the wider care system facing increasing strain, rising business costs and a lack of funding for care are reshaping how care is delivered. One solution is shorter home visits, and while they seem cost-effective, in practice they can increase the risk of missed medication and missed early signs of deterioration - factors that could lead to hospital admissions and more extensive care needs. For carers, this model often increases stress and burnout; for those receiving care, it can feel rushed and impersonal. The question for care should not be how to make it cheaper, but how to use available resources more effectively.
Automated medication support, remote monitoring, and digital check-ins can help reduce the need for routine, task-based visits, while ensuring that individuals still receive safe and consistent support. By shifting some aspects of medication administration into supported self-management, with solutions like Evondos, care providers can focus their time where it is needed most.
RESPONDING WHEN IT MATTERS MOST
In a recent UK case study, ‘Betty’, whose family was away for the weekend, had a fall at home and was unable to get up. When her scheduled medications were missed, carers were alerted to check in by the Evondos Anna, an automated medication dispenser. Using the video functionality, the care team was able to make contact and quickly heard Betty calling out for help. Recognising that something was wrong, they acted immediately to provide urgent assistance. Betty was then admitted to the hospital for essential treatment – an intervention that may have prevented a far more serious, potentially life-altering outcome.
This example highlights how the combination of compassionate care and technology can provide reassurance and protection
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when it matters most, enabling timely intervention even when individuals are physically alone.
BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND INDEPENDENCE
The benefits of this approach are also felt in everyday care delivery. Supporting individuals to take medication independently – while still maintaining oversight – can build confidence, reduce anxiety, and promote a greater sense of control. This can reduce the need for in-person visits, in turn lowering the pressure on care teams. For providers, this creates opportunities to use staff time more effectively and allows carers to focus on those with higher needs.
For example, ‘Sam’ was unable to leave his supported living accommodation due to ongoing medication challenges. With automated support in place, he began taking his medication consistently and on time, leading to improved mental health and reduced reliance on those around him. As a result, Sam was able to step down from 24/7 care to a sheltered setting – gaining greater independence while remaining safely supported.
Technology should never be seen as a replacement for care, but as an enabler of better care. Human connection, observation, and compassion remain at the heart of care work. However, digital and automated solutions can enhance safety and support a more sustainable delivery model. As pressures continue, the sector must look at approaches that protect both quality of care and workforce well-being. By combining innovation with empathy, it is possible to create systems that not only respond to today’s challenges, but also help shape a safer, more resilient future for care delivery.
www.evondos.com
www.tomorrowscare.co.uk
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