Watch: Sixth Form Students Develop Malta’s First Wooden Pill-Popper To Help Those With Dexterity Issues
A group of six students from St. Aloysius Collage have created Simplex, with the help of a JA (Junior Achievement) mini company.
Their product is a wooden pill-popper designed to help the elderly and those with dexterity issues, to easily open blister packs. Since it shouldn’t be a struggle to pop a pill.
The team behind Simplex wanted to create something that was both practical and environmentally friendly. Their pill-popper is made from recycled wood cut-offs, donated by Domestica Ltd and St. Michael Foundation.
This is how it works.
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At just €7.99 per unit, it is a small yet great solution that prioritises accessibility. Whether it’s for seniors, individuals with Parkinson’s, or those who struggle with basic motor skills, the pill-popper goal is to make life just a little bit easier.
The students are also spreading awareness on a topic which often gets overlooked.
As part of their mission, they’re giving buyers the option to sponsor a pill-popper for Step Up For Parkinson’s, a local voluntary organisation supporting those with the condition.
This means that customers can purchase a unit, but donate it to someone in need.
Would you sponsor a pill-popper for someone in need? Let us know in the comment below!