It's normal to forget things, especially habitual things that we do everyday on autopilot. I can't tell you how many times I've wondered if I already put conditioner my hair. By running my hands through it I can usually figure it out; worst case, double-conditioning never hurt anyone. Not true when it comes to medication. I've often found myself asking my husband, "Did you just see me take a pill?" Since he fails to monitor my every move, what usually comes next is a debate (mostly with myself) about the dangers of double-dosing vs. the dangers of skipping a dose.
Now there's an easy solution to this problem: The Didit. (Tagline: "Use a DidIt!… So You Know You Did!")
I put this simple tool in the "Why didn't I think of that?!" category. It's basically a self-adhesive strip that has tabs to represent each day of the week. Take your pill, flip the tab down, and you never have to second-guess yourself again.
The Didit is reusable, so at the end of the week just flip all the tabs back and start over again. (You can also peel it off one bottle and stick it on another.) Order a variety pack of 6 for $9.99 at thedidit.com
—Barbara Brody, Health Editor