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VideoCare Keeps Seniors Connected

VideoCare Keeps Seniors Connected

June 3, 2013 | Comments Off on VideoCare Keeps Seniors Connected

Isolation can be dangerous.  A senior who feels alone can become depressed and it can even begin to affect his or her health.  Many want to see more friends and family but do not have the mobility to do so. cheap software On the other hand, many people wish they were more connected to their elderly family and friends.  Perhaps they live too far or work too much, but it can be difficult to visit often.  Nowadays, the younger generations keep in touch using technology, but not many seniors have a Facebook profile or text from their cell. So a company
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The Future of Senior Care: Robots?

The Future of Senior Care: Robots?

May 22, 2013 | Comments Off on The Future of Senior Care: Robots?

Could robots really be the future of senior care?  The Japanese certainly think so.  Burdened with the problems of the ever-growing senior population and a shortage of healthcare workers, the Japanese government is putting money towards designing and building robots to help care for the elderly. According to Japan Daily Press, three types of robots are being tested at this time.  Seniors who have difficulty with movement would use one type of robot to help them get up and down and help them get from place to place.  This would alleviate some of the lifting that the caretakers would usually
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The Future of News

The Future of News

April 10, 2013 | Comments Off on The Future of News

The modern trend in news is to consume it digitally.  As more newspapers and broadcasts disappear from lack of consumption, what remains is limited and can often be tainted with opinions of those running the news outlets.  But as those sources decrease in reliability and viewership, more digital sources are appearing everyday.  From independent news websites, to blogs, to apps, to sites controlled by current news outlets, there are many ways to find interesting and relevant news. survival zombie apocalypse There are hundreds of sites where someone can get their fix of news that is important to them.  If it
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Overcoming the great digital divide

Overcoming the great digital divide

November 6, 2012 | No Comments

It’s not uncommon for the elderly loved ones in our lives to feel frustrated with today’s technology. After all, much of the new devices and tech tools seem to be geared more toward the younger generations. “What’s developing is a digital divide,” said Ken Dychtwald in a recent NY Times article. “New technologies are largely oriented to people under the age of 50. If you’re older than that, you have to muster the courage to ask your family how things work.” Dychtwald is the chief executive of Age Wave, a research and consulting organization that focuses on population aging, and
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Tapping into the senior tech trend

Tapping into the senior tech trend

October 11, 2012 | Comments Off on Tapping into the senior tech trend

In the past, tech-savvy wasn’t necessarily a descriptor attached to those in the 65-plus age group. That term was reserved for the younger generations who were delving into the latest and greatest online tools. That is, until now. As we here at Freedom Home Care have mentioned in previous blogs, older Americans are taking the Internet for a test drive, and what they’re finding is that it’s an incredibly valuable way to stay in touch with family members and friends – and the entire world around them. For seniors who haven’t already hopped on the World Wide Web express, there
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