Dear Commander Bun Bun,I was recently on Facebook and noticed a friend who had passed away a few years ago still has an active account. Isn’t there anything family members and friends can do to memorialize a loved one on … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: New Technology for Seniors Who Are Aging-in-Place
January 13, 2017 by
Dear Commander Bun Bun,My mother insists on staying in her home as long as she can. I live 100 miles away, and can’t be there as often as I would like, and I worry about her safety and security. Is there any new technology out … [Read more...]
Print This PageNew Apps for Dementia Patients
September 21, 2016 by
Many of us have grandchildren who are preteens. They play sports, enjoy video games and texting, and spend a lot of their time socializing with their friends. Academically, many preteens are discovering STEM subjects (Science, … [Read more...]
Print This PageOne Typo Could Cost You Your Computer
August 12, 2016 by
Q. My sister-in-law Janet is always on Facebook. She loves seeing what her children and grandchildren are up to, catching up with old friends, and playing Scrabble. She is a quick typist, and one day, in her haste, she recalls … [Read more...]
Print This PageExciting New Innovations for Seniors from the M-Enabling Summit
July 26, 2016 by
Plant Nanny AppThe 5th annual M-Enabling Summit was recently held in Arlington, VA, attracting tech innovators from around the world and leaders of the accessibility community. With its theme of “Accessible Technologies and … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Is HIPAA Keeping Pace with Technology?
July 22, 2016 by
Dear Angel,There is so much technology available these days where you share health information. Things such as wearable fitness trackers, social media sites, and health apps did not exist when Congress enacted the Health … [Read more...]
Print This PageVirtual Reality for Seniors: Traveling Through Time and Reducing Pain
June 1, 2016 by
Helen, 83, loved recounting “the good old days” with friends at her assisted living facility. She would talk about her old neighborhood in Roanoke, the neighbors across the street, riding her bicycle with her friends, and swinging … [Read more...]
Print This PageLaser Shoes, Magic Carpets, & More: Technology to Combat Falls
April 29, 2016 by
Q. My parents are snowbirds. Every spring, I pick them up at the Lorton Auto Train and drop them off at their home, and in November, they go back to Florida for the winter. My father has had Parkinson’s for almost 20 years now, … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Can a $6,000 Stuffed Seal Replace Caregivers?
April 1, 2016 by
Dear Baxter,I heard from my cousin, who told me that his mother recently leased a $6,000 stuffed seal to assist with stress relief, relaxation, and motivation. Supposedly when it came out, production of it was stalled at … [Read more...]
Print This PageExciting Age-in-Place Technology from the 2015 mHealth Summit in DC
November 18, 2015 by
In Touch Health RobotWhen loved ones are living independently and you can't be there all the time, you often worry about their safety and well-being. You may wonder if they are eating often enough, taking their medications, … [Read more...]
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