Seniors are leading
increasingly independent lives due to various advances in science and
technology. However, with the rising cost of hospital care and the
current labor shortage among caregivers, seniors will need to invest
in tech gadgets designed to reinforce independent living.
Known
as “nanatech” gadgets, some of the latest products wouldn't be
out of place in a science fiction short story: glowing caps for pill
bottles that remind seniors to take their medications at the right
times, fax machines that convert handwritten letters into emails, and
utilitarian cell phones designed to be used by seniors.
Cell
phones designed for seniors, unlike regular cell phones and smart
phones, have big buttons and numbers, and have easy to read full
color screens. Those who are hard of hearing need not worry, as these
cell phones typically have enhanced volume and speaker functions, and
are hearing aid compatible. Aside from providing nationwide coverage,
many cell phones designed for seniors also carry affordable cellular
plans, including roll over minutes that won't expire; and a special
SOS button that seniors can activate for immediate emergency
assistance.
Nanatech
gadgets are great not only for seniors who are living independently,
but also for their caregivers. Four out of five caregivers in the
United States are family or friends, and one out of five family
caregivers live more than an hour away. By investing in nanatech
gadgets, both family caregivers and seniors can enjoy greater peace
of mind.
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