MediGuide Mobile Medication Reminder Application for Elderly Users

Abstract

The aging of Algerian population is experiencing a growing prevalence of chronic diseases that require continuous medication management. Medication non-adherence remains a significant challenge among elderly patients, often resulting from forgetfulness, dose confusion, reduced visual acuity, and the absence of accessible, Arabic-adapted digital health tools. This project presents MediGuide, a mobile medication reminder application specifically designed for elderly Algerian users. The application provides three interconnected interfaces: a pharmacist interface for digital prescription management, a simplified patient interface featuring large buttons, high-contrast visuals, and multilingual voice reminders in Arabic, French, and English, and a caregiver interface enabling real-time monitoring of medication adherence and automated missed-dose alerts. MediGuide was developed using Flutter for the mobile frontend and Firebase for backend services, ensuring secure data management and automatic synchronization. The application delivers multimodal reminders through visual notifications, audible alerts, and voice guidance to support elderly users in following their treatment schedules. The proposed solution contributes to improving medication adherence, reducing medication errors, and strengthening communication between patients, pharmacists, and caregivers in a culturally adapted Algerian context.