Droplet Drink Reminder

This is great product, money well spent. My mum has dementia and used to drink very little but the Droplet system has made a huge difference. There are lots of variations to help remind the person to drink. My only concern is that the base is not waterproof but it will warn you when you turn it upside down to put it in the dishwasher.

My Mum has late stage Alzheimers and my Dad struggles to get her to drink more. I thought I'd try this. The manual is brilliant - exactly how I'd have writtene one - so its easy to set up. I recorded 3 messages - I paraphrased the suggested ones and over time I will change them. Mum is now drinking more. She hears the message, is a bit baffled, realises its my voice and says 'thank you' - then has a drink. And so is Dad! So a brilliant result. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend. The only down side is that Dad has to watch carefully that Mum doesn't try to wash the removable unit. And the only improvement I could suggest is to have a 10 minute setting as well - for hot drinks. But deserving of 5 stars.

Overall, it is a brilliant concept but there is a few adjustments needed to make this suitable for the entire demographic; the voice reminder needs higher volume settings, a push button system to detach the droplet pod would be very useful for those with arthritis and the inclusion of a fluid capacity monitor would allow as well as promote independence for those people with, for example, dementia. Furthermore, it is efficient in increasing fluid intake as long as the recipient consistently uses it instead of an average mug or glass!

Purchased for someone with dementia who is frequently dehydrated. Concept is great, unfortunately she doesn't see the flashing reminders and doesn't acknowledge that the voice reminder is talking to her! The lids would be better if the hole for drinking out of was more visible or coloured in some way, as it's quite difficult to see. Light and easy to hold. Lids fit securely. Haven't checked to see how long drinks stay warm for. Both friends and I have said it would be good for us while working, now we're all at home and can get engrossed in work. Not great for dementia users in my experience, but as previously said the concept is good.

I Have worn a catheter for several years and drinking water throughout the day is therefore most important, however I often forget to drink the 2 any a half litres of water I am supposed to drink each day and suffer as a result. So I purchased the Droplet drink In spite of its high cost. The idea behind this product is a good one however it doesn’t take into account the fact that you have drunk from the cup and its now lighter than it was.when you attached the full pWe

Bought for my mum who has dementia to remind her to drink. Love that you can record your own messages as the reminders (I found the prerecorded messages somewhat condescending). Settings are straightforward to use and I like that it has a lid with an opening for a straw.

The neoprene seal between the cup and base always fell out when taking it apart for cleaning. Very difficult to reseat. The Volume was nowhere near high enough to attract my wifes attention. Even recording my own message did not raise the volume higher. Frankly if I could give it no stars I would have done.

My mum has dementia and would not drink but the cup helps her to remember.