New Tools Specifically Designed for Seniors
Today’s seniors are benefitting from the cutting-edge field of gerontechnology that develops products and services to make work and leisure easier for people as they age.
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Technology Helps Long-Distance Caregiving
To help them monitor their loved one's care when they cannot be present, some family caregivers are turning to technology to bridge the gap.
Catch Up on the Latest Home Care Industry News
The April edition of the Caring Right at Home enewsletter contains information, advice and support for adult caregiving.
Smart Gadgets for Savvy Seniors
From amplified telephones and listening systems for televisions to devices for fall detection and remote monitoring, the technology industry is responding to a growing demand for products specifically designed for today’s aging population—a market representing more than $2.5 trillion in annual spending power according to the Aging Technology Alliance (AgeTek).
A Caregiver’s Guide to Mobile Apps
“That said, it’s worth browsing through the health and medicine section of your phone’s app store occasionally. You’ll find all sorts of inexpensive apps to help you sleep better, quit smoking, abstain from alcohol and relieve stress. Others might help you manage medical conditions from the common cold to cancer.”
Tablets Open the Digital World to Older Adults
A research study at UCLA indicated that Internet access and use can actually enhance brain function and cognition in older adults after just one week online.
More Seniors Using Online Personal Health Records
A Personal Health Record (PHR) is an electronic tool used to collect, track and share past and current information aobut your health.
Keeping Your Loved One Connected
Technology is becoming increasingly more important in order to keep in touch with family and friends. This hasn’t gone unnoticed by the senior population.
Choosing Hearing Aids: Consider Size, Technology and Price
Hearing aids come in many different sizes and styles and offer varying types of hearing technology in different price ranges.
Mobile Phones For Your Loved One
In an emergency situation, it’s important for seniors to have a way to contact 911, friends and family. To make sure your senior loved one can be in touch in an emergency, visit your cell phone provider and talk about what options are available.
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