Is there an app to help you remember doctor's appointments and medicines?
Yes. A digital helper like Elsy can remind you about doctor's appointments and medicines without being a medical tool. Say "Remind me about the doctor on Thursday at 10," and the reminder arrives as a notification on your phone. Elsy keeps track of your medicine list but gives no medical advice: questions about the medicine itself are for your doctor.
Keeping track of doctor's appointments and medicines can be hard. A digital helper like Elsy can make it easier by reminding you at the right times, without acting as a medical tool.
What is a digital helper?
A digital helper is usually an app that uses technology such as AI to help you with everyday tasks. For older adults, it can help with daily routines, staying in touch with family and remembering important dates. Elsy is an AI companion made to make your day easier: you just say what you need.
How does a digital helper like Elsy work?
You talk with Elsy, and she can set up reminders, keep track of your medicines and remember what you tell her about your appointments. One sentence is enough to get a reminder about an appointment. Elsy also writes down your life stories when you tell her about your life. See how life stories with Elsy work.
Why choose Elsy for appointments and medicines?
With Elsy, you can set reminders for your doctor's appointments and your medicines by voice. She can help you keep track of your appointments and make it easier to get to them. That can be especially helpful if you'd like a little extra help without having to learn a complicated system.
Examples of reminders
You can say to Elsy, "Remind me about the dentist on Thursday at 10," or ask, "When do I take my blood pressure pill again?" For the first, she sets up a reminder that arrives as a notification on your phone when it's time. For the second, she answers from your medicine list. If you've turned on Sync with calendar, your reminders also show up in your phone's calendar. Read more about setting daily reminders by voice.
Elsy alongside your medical care
Elsy isn't a medical tool, and she doesn't replace your doctor, your pharmacist or home care. She can make it easier to remember your doctor's appointments and when to take your medicines. When you don't have to carry the whole schedule in your head, it can be easier to manage more on your own.
How Elsy supports you with appointments and medicines
By keeping track of your appointments, Elsy can help you keep some structure in your day and make it easier to follow the plan you've agreed on with your doctor. She gives no medical advice and never decides your dose. That's your doctor's job.
It's worth keeping track of your medicines. According to the CDC, about half of the prescriptions people fill in the US are taken incorrectly. A Cochrane review of 50 studies found that practical aids such as packaging systems and reminders may help more people take their medicines as prescribed, but the evidence is uncertain. The National Institute on Aging suggests talking with your health care provider if you're concerned you might be taking too many medicines, and not stopping a medicine before you've talked with them. Get more tips on keeping track of medicines and appointments.
How do I get started with Elsy?
Download the Elsy app from the App Store or Google Play, open it and tap Talk to Elsy. The first time you open the app, it shows a short introduction, and after that you can talk with her right away. You can try Elsy free for 3 days on your own phone. See how Elsy works step by step.
Elsy on your phone or tablet
Elsy works on iPhone, iPad and Android. Install the app and start talking with her. If you need help, visit Elsy's support page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Elsy a medical tool?
No. Elsy isn't a medical tool. She's a digital helper that reminds you about your doctor's appointments and medicines, but she doesn't give medical advice or make diagnoses.
How do I set up reminders with Elsy?
Just tell Elsy, for example, "Remind me about the doctor on Friday at 9." The reminder arrives as a notification on your phone when it's time, and if you've turned on Sync with calendar, it also shows up in your phone's calendar.
Can my family see my appointments in Elsy?
Family members at the Care partner or Full trust level in Your circle can see your reminders and medicines. Your family never sees transcripts or recordings of your conversations, except the life stories you send them, which contain your own words and can include short excerpts of your voice. What else they see depends on their level, and at the highest level, Full trust, they also see what Elsy remembers about you. If a family member set Elsy up and gave consent on your behalf, everyone in your circle is at Full trust. Read more about Elsy and your family.
This is general information, not medical advice. Every situation is different, so talk to a doctor about yours.