Month: February 2026
Setting Up a Medical Alert System for Your Parent
A practical walkthrough for choosing between a smartwatch and a dedicated medical alert, plus step-by-step installation guidance.
Dementia Care Technology That Actually Helps
Practical technology solutions for different stages of dementia, from GPS tracking to simplified phones to automated medication management.
Making the Bathroom Safer Without a Renovation
Quick, affordable bathroom safety modifications that do not require a contractor. Install grab bars, improve lighting, and reduce slip risks in an afternoon.
Smart Home Setup for Aging in Place (30-Minute Guide)
A step-by-step guide to setting up a smart home for a senior parent in a single afternoon visit. Voice control, automated locks, motion lighting, and more.
OTC Hearing Aids: What Changed and What to Buy
The FDA opened up over-the-counter hearing aids in 2022. Here is who they are for, how to fit them at home, and what to realistically expect.
Kitchen Safety for Seniors Living Alone
Preventing kitchen fires and injuries with automatic stove shutoff technology and smart reminders. Practical solutions for seniors who want to keep cooking safely.
Staying Connected: Technology That Fights Isolation
Loneliness is a serious health risk for seniors. These technology solutions bridge the gap between visits, from photo frames to video calls to companion pets.
Managing Medications When Memory Fades
Medication errors cause thousands of hospitalizations every year. Automated pill dispensers and caregiver alerts can prevent the most dangerous mistakes.
Blood Pressure Monitoring at Home: A Caregiver’s Guide
Why home blood pressure monitoring matters more than office readings, how to do it correctly, and how to share the data with doctors automatically.
Robot Companions and AI Friends for Seniors
The science behind companion pets for seniors, who benefits the most, and what to realistically expect from robotic animals and AI companionship.
The Best Simple Phone for a Parent with Dementia
Why smartphones fail for people with dementia, how picture dialing works, and a complete setup walkthrough for the RAZ Memory Cell Phone.