mojApteczka for seniors — Your medicines, your pace, your order

You have more medicines at home than you did ten years ago. Sometimes it is hard to remember which of the blue ones you already took, and which is still waiting. Add drops, syrups, vitamins, herbal products. mojApteczka is a simple way to keep all of it in one place — your place — and to always know what you have, when to take it, and whether the product is still good to use.

An app that respects your time and your independence

Not everything on a phone is made with people your age in mind. Tiny icons, disappearing menus, ads in the middle of a page, notifications you cannot switch off. mojApteczka is different. It was designed so you do not need to learn a new language to look after your own medicine cabinet. You swipe with your thumb, take one photo of a package, and see a calm layout with no flashing banners.

You do not need to explain why you take your medicines. You do not need to justify anything. The app simply helps you keep order where order becomes harder every year — in the cabinet that adds a new box every few months.

If you want to, you can invite someone from your family (a daughter, son, grandchild) into your cabinet. They will see the same list as you. Nothing more. No history of doctor visits, no medical records — only the list of medicines, so they can help if you ever ask. But it is up to you whether you grant that access at all.

Why a medicine cabinet on your phone makes sense at your age

A notepad by the bed and a slip of paper from the pharmacy used to be enough. Today a typical home of someone in their seventies holds more than a dozen boxes — some look identical, some were bought "just in case", some have been sitting for months, and the leaflets are printed so small you need your reading glasses just to check whether two products can be combined.

A few simple situations where a phone genuinely helps:

• You do not remember whether you took your morning tablet. The app shows you on the first screen what is marked as "taken" and what is still waiting.
• You buy a new product and there are already three similar ones at home. You scan the new package and immediately see: "you already have this medicine, your last box was bought in March, good until August."
• You are heading to a doctor appointment. Instead of packing a bag with boxes, you take the phone or print one clear list.
• Your child or grandchild asks what you are currently taking. One tap and you show them the exact list. No searching, no reciting from memory.

This is not an app "for the technically advanced". If you can call your family on your phone and read a message, you can use mojApteczka.

What it looks like day by day

Adding a medicine — one photo

You pick up the phone, open the app, choose "Add medicine". You take a photo of the package — the same way you take a photo of your grandchild. The app reads the name, dose and expiry date by itself. You only confirm that it all looks right. No typing, no spelling of names.

A list like the note by your bed

On the screen you see all your medicines as a simple list. Just like a piece of paper — only always up to date. Medicines are arranged so that the ones you take daily are always on top. The occasional ones come below.

Reminders that will not exhaust you

The app can remind you about medicines at a chosen time. You can also turn reminders off if you prefer to rely on your own rhythm. If you have a newer iPhone, mojApteczka can show the next medicine to take directly on your home screen (a widget). You do not even have to open the app — one glance at the phone is enough.

Siri will help — if you want

If you use Siri on your phone, you can simply ask "Hey Siri, what do I take now?". Siri passes the question to mojApteczka and reads the answer out loud. That is especially handy in the morning, with coffee, when you do not feel like looking for your glasses.

Drops, syrups, fractional doses

Sometimes your instruction is "half a tablet" or "2.5 ml of the adult syrup". The app takes that into account. It does not round anything up, it does not pretend you take the whole dose. It remembers exactly what you actually take.

Four steps to bring order

1. Gather your medicines in one place. The ones you take regularly plus the occasional ones from the drawer. Nothing more — you do not have to throw anything away.
2. Scan the packages. One photo per medicine. You can do this in half an hour on a Saturday afternoon, with your favourite radio show on.
3. Check that it matches. The app shows you the list. If anything reads strangely, you can fix it.
4. (Optional) invite someone from the family. One tap — a child or grandchild sees the same list and can help if you ever ask.

That is all. No one tells you what to take. No one gives you medical advice. The app is an organisational tool — it shows what you have and keeps track of expiry dates. Decisions about your medicines always stay between you and your doctor or pharmacist.

Where it truly helps

A visit to a new specialist

You do not need to pack a bag full of boxes. You show the list on your phone, or you print the PDF report where everything sits in one clean table — name, dose, since when, expiry. One page instead of ten boxes.

A stay at a sanatorium or holiday

No need to worry that you will forget what to take. The full list is on the phone, and the app still works without internet — basic information about your medicines is stored locally on the device.

Expiry date check

One of the most common surprises: "but I bought it not long ago". The app watches it for you. A few days before an expiry date, you get a gentle reminder — not a silent alarm. So there are no surprises when you reach for a medicine at an important moment.

Family asking "what are you taking now?"

Instead of reciting from memory, you send them a QR code or share the list briefly. They do not have to install anything special — they simply see your medicines in a browser, for 24 hours, and then the access closes by itself.

At the pharmacy, without a long queue

At the pharmacy you show the list on the phone. The pharmacist sees exactly what you have and can help more easily. No spelling of names, no taking out boxes in front of other people waiting.

Safety of your data

Information about your medicines is processed in Poland and the European Union. It is protected according to GDPR. The app does not share your list with advertisers or pharmacies — with anyone you have not given access to yourself. If you ever decide to finish with the app, you can delete your account and all data with one tap.

Family help, when you want it

Many people your age choose a shared cabinet with a child or grandchild. Not because they have to — because it is convenient. One invitation in the app and a family member sees the same list as you. They can help when things get harder — after an operation, after a hospital stay, or simply when you do not feel like tracking expiry dates yourself.

If someone in your family is considering this option for you, you can send them to our page for caregivers. They will find information aimed at people who live in another city and want to support a loved one from a distance.

And if you yourself are looking after someone older (a grandchild after an illness, a neighbour after hospital), you can also keep a second cabinet on your phone — next to your own.

Not a substitute for a doctor or pharmacist

mojApteczka is an informational and organisational tool. It shows you what you have, keeps track of expiry dates, helps you prepare a list for a visit. It does not diagnose, does not change doses, does not give medical advice. If you have any doubts about your treatment, always ask your doctor or pharmacist. They know your history and can answer questions the app cannot.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to learn a new app?

No. If you can call your family, you can use mojApteczka. The interface is simple: large buttons, a legible list of medicines, one action at a time. No ads, no complicated menus.

What if I cannot remember passwords?

You can sign in with your Google account (if you have gmail) or give your own email and password — one you choose yourself. Write the password down in a notebook together with other important passwords. If you forget it, tap "reset password" and you will receive a new one by email.

Does the app work without internet?

Basic features — browsing the list of medicines, reading saved information — work even without internet. Adding new medicines and updates need a connection. Before going somewhere without signal, it is worth opening the app over Wi-Fi first.

Will someone help me if I have a problem?

Yes. If something does not work or you are not sure how to do something, write to kontakt@mojapteczka.pl. We reply in English (and Polish), without technical jargon.

Will the app tell me which medicine to take?

No. The app does not give medical advice and does not suggest doses. It shows what you have in the cabinet, keeps track of expiry dates, and helps you organise the list. Decisions about your medicines you make together with your doctor or pharmacist.

How much does it cost?

There is a free plan that lets you keep a cabinet with 20 medicines. That is usually enough for everyday use. If you have more, the Standard plan is 9.99 PLN/month (up to 30 medicines) and Pro is 19.99 PLN/month (up to 90 medicines). An annual payment gives you two months for free.

Ready? You can start with three medicines

You do not have to scan the whole cabinet straight away. Take three medicines you reach for most often and scan them into the app. Check that the list suits you. If it does — add the rest whenever you feel like it. If it does not — you can delete everything with one tap, no questions asked.

• Download — Google Play
• Download — App Store
• If you look after someone older, or if a relative wants to support you, see For Caregivers.