diff --git a/scheduler/daemon.py b/scheduler/daemon.py
index 0f93aa2..106a078 100644
--- a/scheduler/daemon.py
+++ b/scheduler/daemon.py
@@ -399,13 +399,26 @@ def poll_callback():
     # Create daily schedules at midnight
     now = datetime.utcnow()
     if now.hour == 0 and now.minute < POLL_INTERVAL / 60:
-        create_daily_adaptive_schedules()
+        try:
+            create_daily_adaptive_schedules()
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.warning(
+                f"Could not create adaptive schedules (tables may not exist): {e}"
+            )
 
-    # Check reminders with adaptive timing
-    check_adaptive_medication_reminders()
+    # Check reminders - try adaptive first, fall back to original
+    try:
+        check_adaptive_medication_reminders()
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.warning(f"Adaptive medication check failed, using fallback: {e}")
+        # Fall back to original medication check
+        check_medication_reminders()
 
     # Check for nags
-    check_nagging()
+    try:
+        check_nagging()
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.warning(f"Nagging check failed: {e}")
 
     # Original checks
     check_routine_reminders()