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If you’re looking for gifts for older people in your life, we have you covered! In this post, we wanted to specifically focus on gifts to keep older men and women safe. From falls prevention, to technology help and companionship, these gift ideas are designed to provide families with peace of mind.
With more and more older adults wanting to age-in-place, a new consumer class is emerging. And age tech products and services that support independent living and increased quality of life, are just some of the sectors projected to benefit. Here are 5 innovative start ups worth keeping an eye on as they prepare to scale throughout 2021.
You may have seen some of the funny memes and videos going around about what it is like trying to Zoom, Skype or FaceTime video call with an elderly relative. We’ve all been living it… “No Dad, you need to click on the link I emailed” or “I can’t hear you, your microphone is on mute” together with plenty of …
The Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) helps senior Australians access entry-level support services to live independently and safely at home. In response to the COVID-19 situation, CHSP service providers are now able to use unspent 2019-20 funding to buy up to $1000 worth of personal monitoring technology for vulnerable clients. COVID has seen a more pronounced need for personal monitoring …
Elderly people are usually afraid of being alone, especially if they are suffering from chronic conditions such as Alzheimer?s. This fear can make them want to follow their caregivers wherever they go and even get upset when they are left alone. It makes it difficult for you to help them, and it?s important to come up with elaborate strategies to …
While the path to independence can be extremely stressful for any parent, it is doubly so for the parents of a child with a disability. While they may celebrate the fact that their charge is taking his or her first steps towards freedom and autonomy, they are at the same time filled with fear about the ?what ifs?. Possibly their …
