Changelog

Siri Shortcuts for Hands-Free Logging

Log medications, check-ins, blood pressure, and weight using just your voice on iOS.

• "Hey Siri, I took my meds"
• "Hey Siri, my blood pressure is 120 over 80"
• "Hey Siri, I'm feeling good today"
• Shortcuts automatically suggest based on your daily routine

Home Screen Widget

See today's medications at a glance without opening the app. Shows which meds are taken, pending, or overdue.

• Available in small, medium, and large sizes
• Updates automatically throughout the day

Gentle Nudges for Caregivers

Caregivers can send friendly reminder nudges to care recipients who may have missed a medication.

• Pre-written messages make it easy to encourage without nagging
• Available on iOS and web

Streaks & Achievements

Build healthy habits with streak tracking. See your current streak and earn achievements for consistency milestones.

Smart Medication Reminders

Customizable push notifications remind you when it's time to take medications, with gentle follow-ups if a dose is missed.

Document Sharing & OCR Scanning

Share health documents with your care circle and use OCR to automatically scan medication labels.

• Snap a photo and Tendwell extracts medication details
• Share documents securely with family members

Recommended Devices Guide

Browse HealthKit-compatible devices recommended for caregiving: heart monitors, blood pressure cuffs, glucose monitors, and smart scales.

Tendwell Blog

Expert articles on caregiving, medication management, and family health coordination. Subscribe via RSS to stay updated.

Improved Circle Onboarding

New circles now display a clear setup flow, prompting you to add a care recipient before accessing the full dashboard.

• Dashboard widgets only load after adding a care recipient
• New "Add Care Recipient to Get Started" prompt guides first-time setup
• Reduced confusing error messages during initial setup

Environment Separation for Testing

Added staging environment support with separate database, allowing us to test changes before they go live.

Analytics Environment Tagging

Analytics events are now tagged by environment (production, staging, development) for better insights.

PostHog Analytics Integration

Added privacy-focused analytics to help us understand how families use Tendwell and improve the experience.

• Reverse proxy setup to avoid ad blockers
• Session recordings disabled for privacy
• Only tracks anonymous usage patterns

PWA Update Handling

Graceful handling of app updates when new versions are deployed, with clear prompts to refresh.

Global Unit Preferences

Set your preferred measurement units (imperial or metric) once, and all vital signs will display in your chosen format.

• Temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius
• Weight in pounds or kilograms
• Height in feet/inches or centimeters

Improved Vital Signs Entry

Fixed various issues with the vital signs form to make logging health data faster and more reliable.

In-App Help Center

Access help documentation directly within the app. Find answers to common questions without leaving your dashboard.

Unified Subscription Tiers

Simplified our pricing with consistent tier names (Plus and Pro) across web and iOS platforms.

Enhanced Health Insights

New AI-powered health insights analyze patterns in vital signs, symptoms, and medications to surface important trends.

• Correlation detection between symptoms and medications
• Trend analysis for blood pressure, weight, and other vitals
• Doctor-ready reports you can print or share

Improved Health Trends

Better visualization of health data over time, now including HealthKit data synced from Apple devices.

Medication Quick-Log

Redesigned medication logging buttons make it faster to record doses. Added breadcrumb navigation for easier movement between screens.

Document Download Improvements

Fixed issues with downloading uploaded documents. Files now download with their correct names and extensions.

iOS App Support

Backend support for the upcoming Tendwell iOS app, allowing seamless sync between mobile and web.

• Apple Sign-In support
• HealthKit data sync
• Push notification infrastructure

Admin Dashboard

New admin tools for managing users, circles, and subscriptions. Includes audit logging for security compliance.

Care Recipient Management

Administrators can now view and manage care recipients across all circles, helping with support requests.