I tend to be a little risky when it comes to products, which may or may not be a good thing. But, in terms of real-world ideas aging in place, it is. In the spirit of keeping the relevant technology, here are five tech products that you can use now to aging in place.
You see, with the growth of the population, there are a ton of companies struggling to meet their needs and create things they would like to use. At least what they consider needs to be.
Smartphone
Smartphones technology, are everywhere these days, and parents can experience the many benefits of owning one. As you may have heard, there is an app for just about everything. Here are a few things that smartphones may help older people do.
Think the smartphone is too complicated? get an application launcher that eliminates confusion and simplifies the phone screen. (Samsung phone has a built-in Easy Mode).
Use the magnifying glass? Turn the camera on your phone to one that displays the magnified objects on the screen of your phone.
Want to keep track of blood sugar or blood pressure? There are a standalone application, and those connected to the monitoring device.
Like to play games? There are many applications available for brain fitness, agility, and more.
Need a reminder for the treatment or appointments? Several applications can help you do that.
Parents on-the-go may enjoy video chatting using Skype or FaceTime with family or friends.
I am trying to watch what you eat? Many offer counting calories, sodium intake, and more.
The number of applications designed specifically for older people is growing as companies develop technologies that benefit the elderly.
Automatic lights
Falls are the number one reason for fatal injuries and non-fatal in older adults. And, the older person gets, the more chances there is a fall. So it makes sense that one right way to reduce the chances of falling can see the path to the bathroom at night. They create reality by installing lights that come on automatically at night when someone goes from the bedroom to the bathroom. These automatic lights should be set to a lower intensity to not startle (or blind) people in the middle of the night.
There are many options available in the light market of technology, which is part of the home automation system for lights that work independently. The second is very affordable and easy to install.
Activities and health monitoring
You can use the technology can take many forms. It can offer additional support and assistance for the elderly and their loved ones without being intrusive. There are many ways on the market of technology today that can help a loved one in a more independent living and help loved ones provide care for the person. For example, GrandCare and Independa provide activity and health monitoring while also allowing for communication with loved ones. (Among other features.) Systems like BeClose and Lively provide monitoring activities to help families know if their loved one did OK.
The total in-house monitoring system is growing, mostly because it makes sense to help older people stay safe at home again. They range in function but mainly provide core services that are essentially the same. Many offer additional services, such as a minimum of home automation, video conferencing, email, and photo sharing.
Tablet computer
Computers are everywhere now, and tablets are among the most popular. Not only are they supremely comfortable type of technology, but they also provide several benefits for people of all ages. Parents can use the tablet for video chat with friends and family (and the big kids, of course) in Skype or FaceTime applications. There is also an application to keep track of appointments, health, or medication reminders. You also have the essential ability to send and receive photos, email, internet browsing, listening to music, and watching movies.
Automatic closet
Getting all the things on the shelves above or behind the wardrobe can be difficult for almost everyone. Installing cabinets that automatically lower (or pull out, if you want a more inferior technology) allows one to reach all the contents easily. There are several options available in automated cabinets, which generally lowers straight down or out and down.
These cabinets mean no tip-toeing to the range, which can reduce the likelihood of falls and sprains.
The technology you can use
So, there you have it. We are five examples of technology that you can use right now to aging in place. What do you think? Does anyone want to add to the list?
