SENIORS CAN BE TECH-SAVVY, TOO! In today’s world, technology has taken over, making many day-to-day activities easy and more manageable. Even for earlier generations, technology is easily available in many forms to assist with health and wellness, communication, and entertainment. Here are a few of the best innovative products for seniors. Interactive Doorbell
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the backs of items that frequently go missing such as TV remotes, keys, wallets, or even the dog’s leash. Whenever these items are lost, simply open the Tile Sticker app on your phone, and their location is revealed.
Sometimes, when visitors come to visit or a package is being delivered, it can be difficult or inconvenient to get up to answer the door right away. However, the Nest Doorbell system allows you to see and speak to anyone at the front door with the touch of a button. Now, you can tell the delivery man to leave it at the front door without leaving the couch! Technology has opened up so many doors to make our lives easier as we age, so don’t wait any longer to get connected!
Automatic Medication Management
Move over, pill box, there’s a better way to manage and keep track of your daily medications! With the Hero smart pill dispenser, gone are the days spent stressing over your medications. All you need to do is set a medication schedule in an app on your phone, load up to a 90-day supply of medications into the Hero dispenser, and press a button to release the medication when it’s time to take it!
A Tablet for Seniors
Toddlers have their own smart tablets that are easy to navigate, damage- resistant, and chock-full of educational and interactive games. Well, a tablet exists for seniors, too! The GrandPad is loaded with senior-friendly ways to connect with others, store photos, play games, listen to music, and more. It’s an easy way to pass the time and stay in the loop!
Electronic Tracker
Misplacing things is the name of the game for many people as they age. But have no fear because with Tile Sticker, you can place small stickers on
JUST IN TIME FOR FALL SPORTS 5 WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR KIDS AND GRANDKIDS FROM CONCUSSIONS
Concussions and other brain injuries are a major problem for Virginia kids who play sports — and even the legislature knows it! In 2011, they signed the Youth Safety Sports Act into law. The Act does two big things: 1. It offers guidelines designed to inform athletes, coaches, and parents about the dangers of concussions. 2. It requires schools to have student-athletes screened by a health professional before returning to practice or competing in games if they show signs of concussion. These are great steps toward preventing concussions and catching brain injuries before they get worse. However, they won’t protect all kids. Concussions happen outside of school, too, during activities like biking, longboarding, rock climbing, and swimming. Even a game of pickup basketball in the driveway can go sideways. As a parent, there are a few things you can do to keep the kids you love safe. • If they’re competing in sports outside of school, make sure their team has a concussion policy. • If they’re biking, longboarding, or playing football, make sure they wear a helmet. • Double-check they’re always wearing their seat belt in the car, because crashes can also cause traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). • Consider seeking out a concussion baseline test from a local doctor or physical therapist. This will tell you what the child’s
“normal” is, and it’s a good basis of comparison in case of a concussion down the line. • Be prepared to take the child to the doctor immediately if they’re hurt playing sports. That will help you catch the problem early and put you in a position to seek compensation if a TBI leads to serious problems like cognitive impairment, personality changes, memory loss, or seizures. In the worst cases, a bad brain injury can totally disrupt a child’s life. (See Page 3 to read about the impact brain injuries can have, even on strong NFL players.) No matter the type of injury, one of the most crucial ways to help your child or grandchild is to work with a personal injury lawyer to protect their legal rights and financial future. If you know someone with a TBI, reach out to us or send their family to our team for help.
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