Families and caregivers are looking for technology and products to keep their seniors safe and well cared for. For some, that means frequent monitoring for chronic health conditions. For others, it may mean help getting to doctor visits or help with daily activities. To ease concerns for both our seniors and their caregivers, devices in technology often provide a sense of safety and security. This provides peace of mind for our loved ones.
Technologies may help individuals to age in place
Being able to age in place can ease the transition to old age by avoiding unnecessary visits to the emergency room or costly nursing home says and improving overall quality of living.
There are multiple products to keep your senior safe. We use products to remind us to change our Innovations in technology. In an effort to help seniors more every day, we’ve identified several potential products using technology to help you care for your aging parent or a senior in your family.
Here are a few suggestions:
Smart Watches have features like never before:
- The capability of calling 911 with a press of a button
- Some come with “Fall Detection”
- You can call a loved one from your wristwatch
- Track your heart rate
- A smart watch can even remind your loved one(s) to take their medications. Check out this information from Forbes Health about the best smart watches for seniors.
Airbag Smart Belt:
- This product can detect falls and deploy “airbags” to protect someone’s hips. Falling could occur any time or anywhere, so this lightweight product could prevent a broken hip.
Portable Blood Pressure Monitor:
- When seniors need to monitor their blood pressure sometimes going to the doctor can be a hassle. A wireless blood pressure monitor would allow a senior to take their blood pressure from the comfort of their home.
These are just three of hundreds of products on the market that could make your loved one’s life easier and safer. More tips and information can be found at seniorliving.org
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