Millennia Institute · 2025

For our A-Level Project Work subject, my group designed MeDispensers, a conceptual smart medication dispenser aimed at helping elderly individuals manage their medication habits with greater independence and ease.

The solution addresses common barriers faced by the elderly — forgetfulness, physical difficulty, language barriers, and complex routines — through two key innovations. First, medications are stored in prepackaged, sealed, and clearly labelled sachets covering both pill and liquid forms, eliminating the need for users or caregivers to manually sort doses in advance. Second, a companion smartphone app provides real-time reminders, tracks medication compliance, and alerts caregivers when a dose is missed.

The project also proposed an educational component hosted at elderly corners to build awareness and confidence among seniors. Our research process involved conducting surveys with guardians and caregivers and consulting a healthcare professional to ensure the solution was grounded in real-world needs.

MeDispensers is a research-backed conceptual proposal designed to promote independence, comfort, and trust — filling gaps that current medication management systems often leave behind.