Have you ever tried to teach a senior to use a remote control or some other gadget over the phone? I remember trying it with my mom. Telling her how to hold it, where to find the right button, and…
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Hindsight is 20/20
Have you ever wished you could go back and buy Apple stock, or Amazon stock, when you first heard about it? How different would your life have been if you had known then what you know now? Most of us…
Independent Living…Or Is It?
Ever get confused about senior communities, and how to choose one? I’m so thankful for the many talented and experienced professionals who specialize in helping seniors find the right place to live, or help family members find the right place for their loved ones. There are “Independent Living” communities, “Assisted Living” communities, “Memory Care” communities, and “Skilled Nursing” communities. Some are “Continuing Care” communities, that may have all of these levels of care in one place.
Hindsight is 20/20
As they say, “hindsight is 20/20”. We have talked to many caregivers who were considering installing technology to help them monitor and communicate with seniors for whom they care that wished they had done it earlier. Read our latest blog to learn more.
Caring for Seniors Remotely During COVID-19
New York Times Features GrandCare Systems in Recent Article Since the Coronavirus began sweeping through the United States, causing massive lock-downs beginning in March 2020, we've heard from many people looking for solutions to remotely monitor the health and safety…
Technology Can Be A Game Changer for Caregivers
“Seniors” and “technology” are two words that are not often used together, but for senior caregivers technology changes everything. The majority of seniors want to live independently, which may be in their own home or in a senior community. Living…
CEDIA 2019…We Were There!
Last month Senior Technology Solutions of Colorado had the opportunity to attend the CEDIA Expo 2019, which is held right here in Denver! CEDIA stands for Custom Electronics Design and Installation Association. Someone described it to me as the Superbowl…
Caregiving is a Team Activity
I was the primary caregiver for my mom, for over ten years, until she was ninety-three. As much as I loved her, wanted her to do well and helped her live independently with great quality of life in her final…
No Senior Should Age Alone
After many years of watching as loved ones grow old and pass away, I’ve developed the strong belief that no senior should age alone. No one wants their senior loved ones to be alone, but it happens. Friends die or…