SENIORS CAN BE TECH-SAVVY, TOO! 4 SENIOR-FRIENDLY ELECTRONIC DEVICES
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. 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 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.
Interactive Doorbell 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!
CLIENT SUCCESS STORY
months, and it was interfering with my exercise routine and other activities. It hurt all the time and was worse at night, so it affected my sleep. My pain had greatly diminished because I had gotten a cortisone shot, and I was wondering if I really needed PT. But Naureen told me the best time to do PT is while I’m pain-free. After a couple of months of PT with Naureen, I am free of hip pain and can participate fully in exercise class and my 3–5-mile daily walks/hikes are now pain free. Just as important, Naureen taught me so much about body mechanics that I know what to do to minimize the chance of a reoccurrence. “And last but not least, absolutely everyone at NCWSTC is very professional, welcoming, and so friendly. My PT sessions with Naureen (Jan and Ranya, too) were hard work but also lots of fun. And I got their undivided attention for the entire hour I was there. Thanks for your help, ladies, and for all of the great conversations!”
“The first time I went to North County Water and Sports Therapy Center (NCWSTC) was after experiencing a herniated disc. At the time, the entire facility was located at Frog’s behind the Home Depot in Carmel Mountain. As I remember, it was very small. Their new location on Innovation Drive is quite spacious, especially after their recent expansion.
“Over the years, I have had to seek out their help several times for various issues. Most recently, I went to them for help with hip pain due to bursitis. I had been dealing with hip pain for
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