Your parent doesn't need another app. They need texts that ask — and keep following up.
Meds Yet? texts your parent about insulin, pills, meals, and blood sugar checks. They reply YES or NO. No reply? We call their phone. Still nothing? We alert you. You set it up in minutes — they never download a thing.
Built for adult children caring from a distance — when a missed insulin dose or skipped lunch both need the same follow-up.
2 min
to set up from your phone
0
apps for your parent
Text → call → alert
if they don't confirm
7 days
free — no credit card
Why apps and alarms fall short
Most reminders notify. Meds Yet? confirms — then escalates.
Pill apps need your parent to install and open something. A single text or alarm beeps once and vanishes. For diabetes — where a missed insulin dose or skipped lunch both affect blood sugar — you need to know what actually happened. Meds Yet?keeps following up until they reply, calls if they don't, and alerts your family when it's time to check on them.
What happens when they don't reply
This is what sets us apart from a simple text reminder — a full follow-up ladder, not a single ping:
Text until they answer
Heads-up, reminder, then "Reply YES or NO." If they say NO, we follow up again — not one buzz and silence.
Call their phone
Still no confirmation? We place an automated call and ask directly. They press 1 or 2 — works on any phone, flip phone included.
Alert your family
If texts and calls don't get through, you and the backup contacts you chose get a text to check on them.
How it works
You manage it. They just text back.
No training session with Mom. No new icon on her home screen. Just texts on the phone she already knows how to use.
You set the schedule
Add their insulin, pills, meals, and blood sugar checks. You manage everything from your account — they never touch this site.
They get plain texts
A heads-up, then a reminder, then a simple question: "Have you taken your morning insulin yet?" They reply YES or NO — like any other text.
We escalate if needed
No reply? We text again, then call their phone. Still nothing? You and your backup contacts get an alert — so you're not left wondering.
Who it's for
For families who care from a distance
Most people sign up for a parent who lives alone. You handle setup; they handle YES and NO.
Most families start here
For a parent you worry about
"Dad lives two hours away. He won't download apps, but I need to know when he misses insulin or skips lunch — not just that a reminder went off."
Set up for someone you care for
For yourself
"I have diabetes and I forget my morning insulin or skip breakfast. I want a text that keeps asking until I reply — and someone who gets alerted if I don't."
Set up for yourselfWhy we built this
Built by a son, for families like yours
"I built Meds Yet? for my dad's diabetes. When you live across town, you can't watch every insulin dose and every meal — but you need to know when something slips. I wanted texts that keep asking, a call when they don't answer, and a ping to me when I should check in."
Daniel
Founder — built it for his dad
"I set it up for my dad in under five minutes. He just replies YES to the texts. It's the only thing that's actually stuck — and I finally stopped calling him at lunch every day."
Maria R.
Daughter & caregiver · Representative story
"The phone call backup saved us. Dad missed the text, but when the phone rang, he pressed 1 and confirmed his insulin. I checked the dashboard and knew he was okay."
James W.
Son & caregiver · Representative story
See it in action
Real texts — matched to what we actually send
A heads-up, a reminder, a YES/NO question. Same flow for insulin, meals, and blood sugar checks. No app. No tiny buttons.
FAQ
Questions caregivers ask
Why not just use a pill reminder app?
Most apps — Medisafe, MyTherapy, and others — need your parent to install something, learn a new interface, and remember to open it every day. Many now charge for full features or cap free medication tracking. Meds Yet? works over plain SMS on the phone they already carry. You set it up from your account; they just reply YES or NO. If they don't, we call — then alert you. No app learning curve on their end.
How is this different from other text reminder services?
A basic SMS reminder sends one message and stops. Meds Yet? is built for caregivers who need to know what actually happened: a heads-up, a reminder, a YES/NO question, retries if they say NO, then a voice call if they still don't confirm, then a text to you and your backup contacts. That full ladder — not a single ping — is what makes the difference when you can't be there in person.
What about smart pill dispensers like Hero?
Automated dispensers can work well, but they require hardware on the counter, a monthly subscription often in the $30–60 range, and usually a companion app. Meds Yet? needs no device and no app for your parent — just the phone they already have. It's a lighter, faster setup for families who want confirmation and escalation without new equipment.
Does it cover meals and blood sugar — not just pills?
Yes. You can schedule reminders for insulin, other medications, meals, snacks, and blood sugar checks. For diabetes, skipping lunch can be as risky as skipping a dose — irregular eating affects blood sugar just like missed insulin. The same follow-up ladder applies to both.
My parent won't download apps or use a smartphone. Will this work?
That's exactly who we built this for. Any phone that sends and receives texts works — including basic flip phones. Your parent doesn't visit this website, create an account, or install anything. They get a familiar text, reply YES or NO, and that's it. If they miss the text, we call their phone.
Does my parent have to agree before reminders start?
Yes. Before any scheduled reminders, we send a one-time opt-in text asking them to reply YES. That's required for SMS compliance — and it confirms we have the right number. You finish setup from your account; they just reply once on their phone.
Why not just call my parent every day?
You shouldn't have to play phone tag at every mealtime. Meds Yet? sends gentle texts on the schedule you set, escalates with a call if they don't reply, and only alerts you when the full follow-up cycle runs out. You stay informed without being the nag.
What exactly happens if they don't reply?
First, reminder texts with YES/NO confirmation — including retries if they answer NO. If there's still no confirmation, we call and ask them to press 1 or 2. If that doesn't work either, we text you and your backup contacts. Timing is configurable; most families use our defaults.
Can I set this up for more than one parent?
Yes. Manage multiple family members from one account. Each person gets their own schedule, contacts, and subscription.
What does it cost?
Free for 7 days — no credit card to start. After that, a simple monthly plan per person you monitor. Cancel anytime from your account.
Is this medical advice?
No. Meds Yet? is a reminder and follow-up tool. It helps your parent remember what their doctor already prescribed — it doesn't diagnose, dose, or replace professional care.