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Technology Articles for Caregivers
Understanding Captioned Telephones
Many caregivers are caring for loved ones who have developed hearing loss over the years.
Holiday Visits: Great Time to See if Mom Needs Assistive Aids
If you don’t live near your aging parents, holiday visits are a great time to observe your parents’ behaviors and physical capabilities to see if they need more help performing daily activities.
Advice for the ALS Caregiver
“It can be devastating for the person diagnosed and their loved ones; however, many tools, techniques and therapies are available to maintain quality of life,”
Caregiver's Lifeline
At some point we’ve all seen the TV commercial showing a senior who has fallen and needs assistance. This concept first appeared in an advertisement for a service to help elderly or infirm people get emergency help without having to get to the phone.
Improving Care Through Telehealth
Technology can be especially valuable for people in remote areas or places with few medical professionals. Using portable devices, health care providers can test and treat patients without them coming into the office.
Wearables Can Enhance, Improve Caregiving
Every caregiving situation is different, and every individual can require varying levels of care and monitoring depending on their physical and mental needs. It has been reported that 1 in 4 adults in the United States,
Charting Your Course with Parkinson's Disease Care
Caring for a loved one with Parkinson’s disease at home present an unpredictable course and caregivers must continually seek solutions and a positive direction for the care they provide.
Everyday Tasks Made Easier With Accessible Technology
What if vision challenges made it impossible for you to read a computer screen? Or limited dexterity left you unable to type? For many people living with chronic illnesses and disabilities, these questions are in fact realities.
Focus on Video Magnifiers
Advancements in technology have now allowed those with low vision the opportunity to “see” again.
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Creating a Safe Environment & Peace of Mind
Caregivers are constantly looking for safe ways to increase independence for their loved ones and make daily life more manageable, including their own.
Interview with Ashley Beleny
Gary Barg talks with Ashley Beleny of Aulisa Medical, USA, about Guardian Angel their wireless monitoring system.
Interview with Shiv Rao, MD
Gary Barg interviews Dr. Shiv Rao, from Abridge AI, Inc. about the Abridge App to help caregivers and their loved ones remember what the doctor said.
Alert Systems 101
Choosing a medical alert system has become more complicated as the available options on the market have increased and the technology has changed and improved
