Helpful gadgets/devices to help aging parents. Here’s 2, any others?

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[Post New]04/13/2023 13:35
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Anonymous
My mother has recently been diagnosed with dementia and I am trying to find any helpful gadgets, devices, etc. that would make her life and my life easier. She lives in an independent/assisted living place in a 1 bedroom apartment. She goes down to the restaurant/dining room to get all her meals so she no longer has to cook.

A couple of years ago I bought this clock that has the day of the week, the time and the date in bog, bold letters, which has been helpful. I put one in her living room and one in her bedroom.
https://www.amazon.com/Newest-Version-American-Lifetime-Clock/dp/B01NBNF1DH/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?crid=3NV54T0NS7C29&keywords=elderly+clock+with+date+and+day&qid=1681406892&sprefix=elderly+clock%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFBUjhPOEQwTlZNQjMmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAwODUzNjUxQU9ZNDRBRUtGOCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTk3NTYyM0ZBT0NNQzVIWDhBNSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl
There might be cheaper brands now.

I just bought her this medicine dispenser that instead of being weekly has 31 removable plastic pill containers
https://www.amazon.com/Daviky-Organizer-Vitamins-Supplements-Medication/dp/B08KVQNM6H/ref=sxin_21_pa_sp_phone_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.4eb60503-3b27-4c3f-a2a0-2d7a2b66201c%3Aamzn1.sym.4eb60503-3b27-4c3f-a2a0-2d7a2b66201c&crid=C756PP2BPBV4&cv_ct_cx=monthly+pill+organizer&keywords=monthly+pill+organizer&pd_rd_i=B08KVQNM6H&pd_rd_r=39ec2153-eed7-4ffa-8280-5efbd29490c4&pd_rd_w=vsZjd&pd_rd_wg=hQ7VO&pf_rd_p=4eb60503-3b27-4c3f-a2a0-2d7a2b66201c&pf_rd_r=5ABYWZ9M7GET7QGK0TAF&qid=1681406976&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=montjly+%2Caps%2C192&sr=1-2-2b34d040-5c83-4b7f-ba01-15975dfb8828-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExOEVBSFFUVTRVWjFTJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTU1NDMxWUhITjVUTjJTRFM4JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyNjI1NTgzR0NMWjlKRVNaNTNSJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX3RoZW1hdGljJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
I fill the 31 containers the first if the month then go every 2-3 days and take her those days worth if medication. She takes one then I leave the medication in the same place and call her the next night or two nights in the evening and remind her to take medication. I gave her her medication and tell her to set down phone and take it while I am still on the line.

Anyone have other helpful things for seniors?
[Post New]04/13/2023 13:37
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Anonymous
^ I was going to write here’s one but then remembered the pill dispenser so I realize there is a typo in the title.
[Post New]04/13/2023 13:59
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Anonymous
thank you Op. np here
[Post New]04/13/2023 17:27
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Anonymous
I got and programmed this phone for my father. He had other phones he could use to dial out.

https://www.amazon.com/Future-Call-FC-0613-Picture-Protection/dp/B0797JGC34/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2AL35LLAQJSWP&keywords=picture+phone&qid=1681421186&sprefix=%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExMU0wSDQ3U0ZLOERZJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzgzNDgxMzVKMTIxM0xaODNUVSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTMwMDU0M0wxRUZBMzBINVA1WiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
[Post New]04/13/2023 17:44
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Anonymous
These are all great. Not a purchase, but my mom is much more comfortable in the car if we turn on voice directions/GPS. She thanks the disembodied voice at every turn. She can’t figure out how to read maps anymore, so she’s anxious, but the voice is very calming for her.
[Post New]04/15/2023 08:06
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Anonymous
To help an elder get out of a chair/bed, there is a device. It's held by the elder and held on the other end by the person trying to help them. It's a nonbendable rubber thing with handles on each end. Really helps.
[Post New]04/15/2023 08:09
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Anonymous
In order of usefulness I’m going with:

1) grab bars
2) stair lift
3) lift belt
4) baby monitor/camera
5) incontinence supplies
6) Alexa
7) various seat cushion foam things
[Post New]04/15/2023 08:12
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Anonymous
My Father with Alzheimers didn't recognize most of his family, unfortunately. We quickly learned he was much more comfortable, less anxious if we sat women, with a gentle personality, on either side of him. He had several Grandsons, whom he adored, but was now afraid of them.
[Post New]04/15/2023 08:14
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Anonymous
Nightlights, and specifically these outlet covers & switch plate covers with integrated LEDs.
https://www.snappower.com/
[Post New]04/15/2023 08:21
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Anonymous
Regarding a gadget WISH, I'd love a "screen" that I can update from my side to display appointments, reminders.

Maybe this exists?
[Post New]04/15/2023 14:20
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Anonymous
A PP mentioned Alexa. How is this being used?
[Post New]04/15/2023 14:34
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Anonymous
A super long shoe horn for ease of getting shoes on (no bending over ).

If you live in Ffx Co, you can sign up for Meals on Wheels, Companion people to come over weekly to chat/play cards/drive to appointments, etc.

Non slip bath mat, high -up toilet (verses the conventional ones which are too low), safety bars.
[Post New]04/15/2023 15:38
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Anonymous
Shower bench
[Post New]04/15/2023 17:22
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Regarding a gadget WISH, I'd love a "screen" that I can update from my side to display appointments, reminders.

Maybe this exists?


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[Post New]04/15/2023 17:34
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Anonymous
Not pp, but we trained my aging mom to use Alexa so that she could call for help if she ever fell. We also got an Apple Watch for fall detection. I suppose we could have taught her to use Siri but for some reason having to say “hey siri” was harder than “Alexa” for my mom
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