Smartphones for seniors has been a hot topic for a while now. My mom, a 78 year old smart lady, has always struggled with new technology and it took us a while to convince her on how important a smartphone would be for a senior like her. But now that …
How to Help Parents Declutter?
As parents feel the effects of limited mobility, they gradually spend more and more time at home. In order for them to actually be safe at home, though, we must help parents declutter their homes to prevent falls. So we need to help our seniors clean up the clutter. Here are ways …
Does the SR1 Sleep Device Really Work?
On a previous post I mentioned the SomniResonance® SR1 as a good sleep aid device for seniors. The SR1 Sleep Device, is a small (1/2 oz.), non-invasive, lightweight, battery-powered, wearable technology device that delivers a weak pulsing electromagnetic signal to induce sleep. But does the SR1 Sleep Device work for …
Does the Sleep Robot Really Work?
On a previous post I mentioned the Somnox Sleep Robot as a good sleep aid device for seniors. Somnox, created by a Dutch start-up, is the very first robot in the world designed to improve the quality of a person’s sleep. It’s basically smart pillow, but in order to explain …
Best Devices and Apps to help Seniors Manage their Medication
I can’t remember any day that my mom and my dad were not taking all those pills they’ve taken regularly in the last 20 years at least. I also can’t forget my dad’s final months battling with Cancer, when his mind was already tricking him making him forget to take …
Extremely Useful (and Cheap) Dressing Aids for Seniors
Getting dressed can be a little tricky for seniors. There are too many people around us getting older and/or having different kinds of issues – Arthritis, illness, post-surgery – that can affect their ability to get dress on their own. After all getting dress shouldn’t be a constant struggle for …
Why Do Seniors Want to Stay in Their Homes?
Most seniors want to stay in their homes as they age. Actually my grandparents, parents, older friends… it seems that every older acquaintances I have want to live in their own homes indefinitely! In fact, according to a United States of Aging survey from the AARP (formerly The American Association …
Essential Things To Know Before Buying A Medical/Hospital Bed
My mother spent years suffering after the back surgery and I had to find ways to make her to avoid pain. Choosing a right medical/hospital bed for my senior mother was something that took us a long time. In this post I will try show you things you need to …
How To Take Care of Elderly Parents Remotely
In today’s globalized world, it is very common to relocate for your job and business opportunities. That, however, does not mean that you can move away from your roots. It is equally vital to take care of our elderly parents irrespective of our location. While it is not always possible …
How to Prevent Elderly Dehydration? Gadgets that actually work
Seniors have a very serious problem as they age: they are not taking in enough water which causes dehydration. In fact, many seniors take so little water that by the time they are thirsty, it is usually a symptom of early dehydration. Fortunately, nowadays there are many amazing new devices …
