Topic: aging and techology

Holiday gift guide for the older adults in your life

The holidays are the perfect opportunity to choose gifts that bring comfort, delight, and joy to the older adults in your life. When selecting gifts, consider the interests, lifestyle, and any physical or cognitive changes the person you care about is experiencing.

Some appreciate practical gifts, while others may enjoy a more personal or experiential gift. If the recipient has specific needs, preferences, or health issues, choose gifts that accommodate those factors. For individuals with limited dexterity, I’ve made suggestions below that are easy to operate or use.

Here’s our gift guide to help you select something meaningful that is sure to bring joy and enhance their quality of life: …

Transportation and Technology

During the Q & A period of this virtual presentation, an attendee asked about additional services – specifically around transportation and  technology – that are available to residents when they live in assisted living or memory care, or at home. …

Smartwatches as medical alerts

Especially for older adults living alone, the ability to summon help in the event of an emergency—such as a fall—is a very real concern. With a cell phone in your purse or pocket, it’s easy to feel well set. Think again. The bathroom is where most falls occur. Do you take your cell phone in when you are using the toilet? Or taking a shower? And what if you hit your head and are unconscious? With a brain bleed, minutes count!

But who wants to wear one of those telltale pendants? Fortunately, with the advent of smartwatches, there are stylish options that do not carry such stigma. …

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