Huiam Adil & Amina Hassan
Aging in the City
Um Sami is an elderly woman struggling with Parkinson's disease living in Doha with her family. Her daughter puts medicine for her every day.
UM SAMI
- Forgets to take her medicine due to memory issues and complicated packaging
- She wants to be able to have independance and go out in the city while also taking her medicine
PAIN POINTS & OPPORTUNITIES
Of elderly patients reported feeling safer and more independent after using device that helped with taking their medicine.
80%
of Parkinson’s patients forget to take their medication due to memory issues and tremors. Missing doses can worsen symptoms and cause serious complications.
30–50%
"HOW MIGHT WE HELP UM SAMI GET HER MEDS SIMPLY,SAFELY,& ON TIME....!"
Ideating + Sketches
Ideating + Sketches
First Prototype