The user must be able to read the message reading is more difficult as larger messages will scroll across the screen with only part of the message visible at one time, but the language can be customized to the individual's vocabulary. The text font is large compared to most wristwatches, but still must fit on a small screen. The Cadex watch is not appropriate for people who have vision loss or limited literacy which interferes with reading the text messages. The Cadex watch is not appropriate for people who have hearing loss to the point that they cannot reliably hear the auditory alarm. The watch is appropriate for individuals who may be uncomfortable with more high-tech devices and for whom a wristwatch is a familiar, comfortable technology.
The watch is appropriate for individuals who have difficulty remembering to carry other devices from place to place, as it is worn on the wrist. The watch is appropriate for individuals who have difficulty learning to use more complex devices. The Cadex watch is appropriate for individuals who have mild-moderate cognitive impairments negatively impacting functional memory, attention and/or initiation abilities within daily routines. The watch can also be programmed with the user's health information (similar to a medical alert bracelet), which is displayed by pressing the "Alert" button. The user has a snooze option to delay the alarm for 3 minute intervals. The auditory alarm lasts up to 4 hours if the user does not acknowledge it. The watch is marketed primarily as a medication reminder, but the reminders could be for any activity or appointment, ideally one that repeats regularly. Each reminder can also be associated with a brief, customizable text message which scrolls across the face of the watch. Reminders are delivered with an auditory alarm. The watch can be programmed with up to 12 reminders which repeat on a daily basis.
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The Cadex medication reminder watch is a low-tech portable cueing device.
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