Research on missed doses and shared medication responsibility
Short, practical notes on patterns that show up when people try to stay consistent with medications, especially when responsibility is shared across family members, caregivers, or shifting routines.
Last updated: Dec 21, 2025
Why people keep missing doses (even with reminders)
The breakdown usually happens at handoffs, confirmations, and routine changes.
Family medication tracking: what usually fails
Where most systems fall apart: unclear ownership, double-dosing fear, and "who last updated it?"
Why reminder apps often do not work in real life
Reminders solve "I forgot," not "I'm not sure," "someone else handled it," or "we changed shifts."