Introduction: The Importance of Early Planning Getting ready for the future care of our elderly loved ones is something many of us don’t think about until we need to. But planning ahead is really important. It helps make sure that our parents or grandparents can have the care they need and that their wishes are […]
This week we are going to take a break from the technology for aging in place series and move towards discussing Christmas, the holidays and winter safety in the coming weeks. We will resume the technology for aging in place series in the new year. I hope you enjoy it! The holiday season is here, […]
Last week we took a look at wearable technology and part of that was a brief look at pros and cons of medical alert devices. You can find that post here. Another name for Medical alert devices is Personal Emergency Response System (PERS). Today we will look at an overview of this technology as well […]
When it comes to taking care of our older family members, we want to maximize their quality of life. One good way to do this is with wearable technology. These are small gadgets they can wear that help keep an eye on their health. Let's take a look at how these tools are making a […]
Last week we started our look at technology to help our loved ones improve their quality of life. We discussed some gadgets that can be found in a smart home to improve safety and security in the day to day routine. That post can be found here: Healthcare is getting a tech makeover, making it […]
I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy and have been working with the 70+ age group for over a decade. I will share my knowledge and experience to give you ideas to care for your aging parents. Read more >>
