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Technology Tutoring for Seniors in 5 Easy Steps with Proven Strategies

July 26, 2021 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

I’ll never forget when an aunt bought a foot massager for my 105-year-old great grandmother.  As soon as she dipped her feet in the water, heard the rumbling vibrations, and saw the LED lights come on, she almost fell out of her chair with fright.  My aunt had the best intentions, but clearly this was […]

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9 Tips and Techniques for Teaching Older Adults Technology

September 14, 2020 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH 2 Comments

Technology can be confusing, especially for people from older generations. But, technology is also powerful and it’s important to find ways to teach older adults how to use technology well.

16 Caregiving Products That Can Make A Surprising Difference

June 1, 2019 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH 2 Comments

This post highlights a selection of caregiving products that are simple but can be surprisingly powerful.

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The Value of a Portable Caregiving Paging System

February 2, 2019 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

I learned many lessons as a caregiver. One was that the challenges are unexpected. Sure, there are many big things that are often talked about, like memory loss, advanced care planning, health concerns and more. Yet, the little things can sometimes feel worse. They’re often draining. And, because they’re such small issues, many caregivers never […]

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Using Google Home or Amazon Echo for Home Support

February 16, 2018 By Karen Leave a Comment

You may not have considered Google Home or Amazon Echo before. But, as a senior or a caregiver, these tools are immensely helpful. Not only can they make life a little easier but they also make the home a safer place.

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Your Elderly Parents Have More Sex Than You Do: How to Handle It

April 11, 2015 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Most people don’t think of seniors as having sex, yet, not only do seniors have sex, they often do so in an unsafe manner.

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