Caregiver“Did anyone give mom her pill?” — never ask again
Updated July 10, 2026
Caregiver logs who gave each dose. When a medicine is given, whoever gave it taps “Log as given” — and every family member instantly sees “Given · by [name] · [time].” No group texts, no guessing, no double doses. It's free and works on any phone.
Why missed and double doses happen at home
When several people care for the same person — two siblings, a spouse, a paid carer — the most dangerous moments are the handoffs. One person gives the evening pill but doesn't mention it; the next assumes it wasn't given and gives it again. Or everyone assumes someone else handled it, and nobody did. Paper charts on the fridge go stale, and the answer to “did she get her 8 o'clock?” ends up buried in a group chat.
The fix isn't more reminders — it's a shared record kept at the moment of giving, visible to everyone.
How does who-gave-the-dose logging work?
- Add each medicine once — name, dose, times of day, which days, special instructions.
- The Today screen lists every dose due, in order, with a live countdown (“in 2h 15m”, “45m overdue”).
- Whoever gives it taps “Log as given.” One tap — done.
- Everyone sees it flip to “Given · by Maria · 8:04 PM” on their own phone, immediately.
Attribution is automatic — the log always records the signed-in person who tapped, so the record can't get muddled.
What the rest of the family sees
- Today at a glance — which doses are given (and by whom) and which are still due or overdue.
- A shared activity feed — every dose, completed task and check-in, stamped with who and when.
- Daily check-ins — “Okay today” or “Needs attention,” so distant siblings stay in the loop.
It works exactly the same when a paid carer or visiting nurse is part of the picture — invite them to the household and their doses are logged under their own name.
Set it up in five minutes
Create a free account at caregiverapp.online, add the person you care for, enter their medicines (several at once, each with its own schedule), and invite your family with a link. That's it — the next dose someone gives is the first one everyone can see.
Coordinating an aging parent's care more broadly? See our guide: how to organize care for an aging parent.
Frequently asked questions
How do I keep track of who gave a medication at home?
With a shared log everyone updates at the moment of giving. In Caregiver, tapping “Log as given” stamps the dose with the giver's name and time, visible to the whole household instantly.
Can I see the history?
Yes — every logged dose lives in the shared activity feed with who and when, so any day's record is a scroll away.
What if someone forgets to log?
The dose stays visibly due/overdue on everyone's Today screen, so it gets noticed — and anyone can log it late once it's confirmed given.
Does it work for my own medications too?
Yes — use a household with just yourself to track your own meds, and the same log becomes your personal dose history.