We developed this list of monitoring and reminder services to help you understand the options which are available. Getcare.com does not endorse or recommend any of these services, but provides these links for your information only.

e-pill.com offers practical tools-- watches, clocks, dispensers, beepers and cell phones-- all leading to better patient compliance and medication management. Some remind you to take your medicine or injection, while others also record and dispense your medication.

HealthHero's "Health Buddy" is an easy way for doctors and chronically ill patients to communicate. It can be hooked up to other ?smart? devices that measure a patient?s blood pressure, glucose, temperature, etc. If the physician feels the need for a follow-up, he or she can call the patient and make further arrangements.

LifeMasters® Online is an interactive health management system offering personal, confidential tools including: health lessons about your condition, health tracking, reminders and emergency information.

ResponseLink offers medical alert, personal alarm systems and medication reminders. Pushing a button on a base unit or pendant opens two-way communication with a ResponseLink representative, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Depending on the type of service you chose, potential benefits for patients and caregivers include: eliminating the burden of remembering medication schedules, early warning of side effects or clinical deterioration, immediate answers to questions, and personalized emotional support and care.

Some programs can be activated for a one time fee and maintained on a monthly basis. Check each agreement carefully to ensure you do not have a long-term commitment.