When given the choice, most seniors prefer to live in their own homes and retain their independence, instead of living in a nursing center where they are constantly watched over. Fortunately for adult children who want to keep an eye on their aging parents, there are senior alert system apps. This technology can give them…
Senior alert applications and similar technologies are growing in usage among the aging population. Seniors 65 and over who are prone to slipping and falling accidents, wandering, and other such mishaps can benefit greatly from a senior tracking device that can be programmed to keep watch of their activities and whereabouts at all times. Senior…
According to Centers for Disease Control (CDC), one in four Americans over 65 years of age experience falls on an annual basis. Falls like these account for at least 70 percent of accidental deaths in elderly populations in the United States. By these statistics, an estimated 12 million seniors are to experience a fall in…
Quick and Easy way to request help & raise alarm The SOS feature includes 2 options. The request help feature sends out a text message and email to the configured emergency contacts. The sound alarm feature raises a maximum volume alarm with an easy option to call the emergency contacts. Quick access to help gets…
As a person enters the senior threshold, they become more susceptible to memory-related issues from simple lapses to more serious problems like Alzheimer’ disease. Those who suffer from memory loss due to such dementia-related conditions tend to become easily disoriented and confused, even when it comes to places they’ve always been familiar with. Most of…
Technology in its all-permeating manner has embraced the senior section of society as well. Thanks to mobile devices user-friendly interfaces, senior citizens and their families constitute a quickly growing demographic for functional apps that can improve their quality of life. For instance, GPS trackers for seniors are being utilized by older citizens whether living alone…
Aging loved ones often need extra care and attention especially when they are starting to develop lapses in memory and judgment. Before senior alert systems, the only option to keep seniors secure and thoroughly cared for was assisted living. Unless you can provide ongoing care or afford a professional in-home care service, assisted living used…
The elderly are becoming more and more reliant on technology. However, the very same devices that help them navigate the modern world daily can also be the way for caregivers to monitor and assist. While mobile devices enable them to live an ever-connected and more enriching lives, their experience in using certain applications and mobile…
With increasing numbers of elderly people opting to reside in their own dwellings as opposed to a nursing home or with a family member, the need for elderly caregivers to be on the ball gains importance. The Generation X on whose shoulders the responsibility now lies to care for their elderly loved ones, will have…
It is a sad state to witness the failing mental and physical capabilities of your loved ones, more so, as you recall the blissful days under their care. All of a sudden you are pushed into a role where their well-being and safety takes precedence over your other priorities shaking you emotionally and financially. Whether…