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Continue reading →: Voice Control, Big Buttons, and Simple Screens: What Really Makes Smart Home Devices Senior-Friendly?Not all smart gadgets are built for real-life aging parents—and that’s why many end up unplugged in a kitchen drawer! This post breaks down what actually matters when choosing tech for seniors: clear voice commands, big readable buttons, and simple screens. Learn how the right design can turn frustration into…
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Continue reading →: Why Smart Devices Frustrate Older Adults: Understanding the Barriers to Tech AdoptionYou bought your mom the “perfect” smart device. You spent time setting it up, walked her through it twice, and left feeling pretty good about yourself. Fast forward two weeks: the device is sitting unused on her kitchen counter, probably unplugged. When you ask about it, you get “It’s too…
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Continue reading →: How to Set Up Voice-Controlled Reminders for Seniors & Caregivers (Using Amazon Echo Devices)When “I Forgot” Becomes a Daily Phrase If I had a dollar for every time my dad said, “I know, I know, I just forgot,” I’d be writing this blog post from my own private island. Sound familiar? For our aging parents (and let’s be honest, sometimes for us too),…
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Continue reading →: Simple Tech, Safer Parents: How Smart Home Devices Help Without Overwhelming Mom and DadHow to Use Smart Home Tech to Help Your Aging Parents (Without Overwhelming Them) Hey there, caregiver superhero 👋 — I see you. You’re juggling work, your own family, and now also trying to make sure Mom or Dad can live comfortably and safely in their home. If you’re feeling…
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Smart Home Help for Aging Parents: Simple, Safe, and Loved by Tech-Savvy (and Not-So-Techy) Families
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Continue reading →: Smart Home Help for Aging Parents: Simple, Safe, and Loved by Tech-Savvy (and Not-So-Techy) FamiliesSmart Home Tech for Aging Parents: A Loving Solution That Actually Works If you’re like me, you’re juggling about a hundred things at once—wrangling your own kids, replying to that work Slack while making dinner, and oh yeah, checking in on Mom and Dad to make sure they haven’t accidentally…
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