Our senior loved ones require more attention and effort than most. They no longer have the strength they used to, and their old age may have exacerbated certain conditions that need constant monitoring. It will not be easy, but there are a couple of tech gadgets and tools that can help with that.
1. Automatic Pill Dispenser
If a person happens to be taking a lot of medication, it might get overwhelming and could lead to either taking the wrong medicine or forgetting it altogether. With caretakers having their hands full or seniors tending to be more forgetful, this can be dangerous. Having an automatic pill dispenser will lessen the number of things you have to worry about.
2. Fall Detection System
There are wearable devices now that can detect when a person has a fall. This can happen to the elderly, especially since aging leads to changes in muscle strength and balance among other things. Fall detection systems send alerts to caregivers or emergency services to immediately assess the citation and provide appropriate care.
3. Medical Alert Button
Accidentally falling down is not the only thing that calls for an emergency. When a senior needs immediate help, having an alert button will eliminate the need to shout for help or navigate through relatively tricky devices to contact emergency service. A simple button can do that, and it can be worn as a pendant or clipped to clothes.
4. Electric Jar Opener
Even adults sometimes have difficulties opening jars, so it might be more challenging for older people since they don't have the same amount of strength anymore. If they cannot ask someone else to do it for them, they can just use an electric jar opener as it requires very little effort to use it. The same goes for electric can openers, or one that can do both.
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5. Digital Blood Pressure Monitor
Blood pressure problems such as hypertension become more common in old age, which is why it's important to monitor it every now and then. While the traditional blood pressure monitor works just as well, a digital blood pressure monitor will be easier to use. Even an untrained caretaker can use it, and the statistics are clearly indicated on the screen.
6. Smart Speakers
Having smart speakers can allow them to take control of certain utilities without having to get up. Through smart speakers, all they have to do is give voice commands and the virtual assistant will take care of the rest such as adjusting the temperature, turning on lights, and even powering up electronics, given that the devices have smart connectivity.
7. Tablet or Smartphone
Some elderly people are not as tech-savvy, but it would be easy to teach them how to answer calls through certain apps. When caretakers cannot be with them 100% of the time, they can be checked on through the use of calls or video calls. Video calls will make it easier to assess certain situations, and the devices can also be used for streaming shows for entertainment.
