Technology for Family Caregivers – iCan Tech – Tools
Technology seems to be everywhere in our lives these days, but did you know that technology can also help you with your caregiving responsibilities? New technologies are constantly being developed to help family caregivers and their loved ones, and that’s great news for you!
Could you use technology to help you check in with your loved one via your smartphone? There’s an app for that. How about a GPS locator if your loved one wanders off? These and other technology solutions already exist and can help you get your life back while keeping your loved one healthy and safe.
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How Do You Feel Today?
How often does someone ask how you’re feeling today? It’s a question caregivers often ask of their loved ones, but are rarely asked. There’s a new interactive online tool to help caregivers understand they are not alone and that others are feeling the same way.
ElliQ: A Social Robot for SeniorsFor some loved ones, isolation is a significant problem. ElliQ is a desktop robot with an auto-swiveling head that connects seniors to friends for messages and video chats, and makes it a little easier for them to find and use online information and services.
Tech Gadgets to Keep Your Loved One’s Home FreshLike many caregivers, I work full time, have my own home and family to care for and then, when I go to my father’s house, I get to do all the household chores there, too. Caregivers sometimes have to keep their own home clean and fresh – and then repeat the same
