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How Smartwatches are Changing the Medical Alert Industry
Medical alert devices can be lifesaving for not only seniors, but for anyone who finds themselves in an emergency situation. A benefit of these devices is that they are able to reduce stress and anxiety for caregivers by providing peace of mind that a loved one will be able to get the help they need after an accident or injury. Today, many medical alert systems are on the market, most of which are traditional in-home units and mobile options for more active seniors. Apple, Freedom Guardian, and others have begun to offer smartwatch devices in the past 5 years that…
5 Mental Exercises to Stay Healthy
The brain is one of the most important muscles in the body and, like other muscles, needs exercise to stay healthy. Our brain is responsible for keeping us happy throughout our lives, and mental health is often a major part of our ability to live independently as we grow older. Let’s discuss five enjoyable brain exercises and activities older adults can use to help keep their minds sharp and their hearts happy. Word Games Word games serve as effective and fun ways to engage the mind. For seniors, Sudoku, crosswords, word jumbles, and word searches help to improve memory, word…
What is Voice-First Technology, & How Can It Benefit Seniors?
“Alexa, turn on the lights.” “Siri, find me the nearest Starbucks” “Hey Google, what’s the weather forecast?” If you’ve ever used any of these virtual assistants, you are familiar with voice-first technology. Voice-first technology refers to applications and services that people control by speaking. Voice-enabled software is embedded into phones, computers, and smart speakers. As long as you are connected to WiFi, you can give a command or ask a question, simply by using your voice. So, how does voice-first technology benefit our aging loved ones? It’s Easy to Use The major requirement of any technology for seniors is that…
Telling Your Loved One’s Story: Tips for Preserving Precious Memories
Our memories and family history give us our sense of identity. Flip through any old family album and you can probably pick out where you got your looks. Your parents’ and grandparents’ stories tell you where you came from and what it took to get where you are now. As family members age, it becomes harder to for them to remember, and pieces of our family history can become lost. But you can play a part in preserving your history for generations to come! Here are a few ways to keep your family members’ memories: Research Your Ancestry A genealogy…
4 Tips for Setting Goals for In-Home Care
As loved ones grow older, their physical and mental capacities begin to decrease in frustrating, discouraging ways. Because of these changes, many senior citizens find themselves becoming lethargic, depressed, and inactive. If aging loved ones succumb to these traits, they could find it more and more difficult to find the will to continue living life to its fullest. What helps keep seniors on the healthiest and happiest path is a sense of purpose and independence, which they can accomplish by setting a series of short-term goals. Here are a few tips for setting in-home care goals to best help aging…
3 Small Changes to Make Your Senior Loved One’s Home Safer
No matter the reason, a lot of elderly individuals insist on staying in their homes rather than moving to an assisted living facility. This is never an easy decision for a family to make, but allowing your loved one to stay in her house doesn’t have to be as worrisome or stressful as you may think. By preparing an “aging-in-place” environment, your loved one can remain in her home while minimizing the hazards. Here are 3 small changes you can implement to make your loved one’s home safer. Minimize the Risk of Tripping Accidental falls are statistically some of the…
4 Benefits of Transportation Services for Seniors
As a once active and engaged part of the community, senior citizens can become frustrated, lonely, or isolated when they lose their ability to drive. In order to get out and about, seniors are left asking for transportation, which can leave them feeling like they are a burden or inconvenience. One way to help resolve these limitations and improve day-to-day life are with senior transportation services. Here are 4 ways transportation services benefit senior citizens: Renewed Sense of Freedom Having the ability to leave the house and freely engage with the world can help a senior regain the freedom and…
3 Tips for Preventing Identity Theft in Seniors
Identity theft is a unfortunate reality for many people. According to LifeLock, 16.7 million Americans were subject to some form of identity theft in 2017. Seniors can be prime targets for these crimes for a multitude of reasons: They often have more money since they have had more time to save than younger individuals. Generational differences play a role; this is not only shown in comfort with technology, but a general feeling of trusting others more easily than younger generations do. They also may be more trusting as they are used to accepting help from not only family and friends,…
3 Key Benefits of Volunteering for Seniors
People enjoy having a purpose. Seniors, though, often are left wondering: what am I supposed to be doing? What is my purpose? The time period after retirement can be difficult to navigate, especially for those who are used to being active and social. Sometimes children and grandchildren are busy or far away, and other friends and family are not as free as the retired senior would prefer. Volunteering as a senior can have many benefits, both physical and mental. Bridging the Generation Gap To begin, volunteering as a senior can help bridge the generation gap. Often, volunteers come from a wide range…
3 Tips for Introducing Technology to Seniors
You know the benefits of using technology – You’re using technology right now to read this post! Using a smartphone or social media is something you think an important senior citizen in your life would enjoy, but your loved one isn’t so gung-ho about trying something new. Here are 3 key tips to make introducing technology to a senior much easier – and more enjoyable for everyone: Make It Relevant One of the most common barriers older adults have with using new technology is that they don’t see its relevance in their lives. They value in-person contact and direct phone…