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Last year we bought a cane for my wife to help her with balance problems with her slowly advancing Parkinson’s Disease (PD). The style of the cane was more important to her than its function. I realized then it would be better to do rollator research before the illness might force us into an emergency … Read more
Hi there! I want to start off by saying that if it wasn't for this community and the instructions on how to use the Amazon Echo and set up the device for a person without a smartphone, my family and I wouldn't have been able to interact with my father this past year while he … Read more
It was on this site that I first learned about the Trionic Veloped, suggested as a rollator that could go anywhere off-road outdoors, but not reviewed. I’m 70 years of age and had a back injury 6 years ago that affects the nerves in my left leg, making it painful when I walk on it. The nerve … Read more
Our explorers are discussing tech to help care for people with cognition issues. Join the discussion. Share your insights in the comments. Do you have experience with a useful product, or a "problem that needs solving" — relating to dementia or mild cognitive impairment? We are interested in exploring ways to improve the quality of life … Read more
Hi, this is Paul Verchinski. I live in Columbia, MD. We have a Village of about 200 members (ages 60 to 95) and have recently acquired 40 Shows thru a grant.. Unfortunatley, does not seem to be a lot of interest in using the Show, only 10 picked up.. We have a group that is … Read more
Do you (or someone you care about) use any mobility tech — like cars, or bicycles? Or canes, walkers, or rollators? The Longevity Explorers are exploring mobility tech. We are interested in the inputs of the broader Tech-enhanced Life community too. Share what you know. Join the discussion. Mobility Tech: What Is It? Mobility Tech … Read more
I'm giving Dad a couple of Alexa Echos for Christmas (he has a big house and is hard of hearing). I'm trying to find some good skills and maybe set up some routines to get him to actually engage with the devices. I was thinkng of creating a morning routine that includes a greeting, the weather … Read more
SOME OF US WHO HEAR VERY POORLY COULD BENEFIT FROM A REVIEW OF HEARING AIDS.
We at the Petaluma Village Network (https://www.villagenetworkofpetaluma.org) are about to embark on a program to loan iPads to some of our members who are isolated at home. We will need to set them up, train the user, and provide ongoing support. Are there any recommendations, or does anyone have experience with this? We are considering possible use of … Read more
How do you keep your gadgets and computers working? Our explorers are talking about this topic, and comparing notes. Join the discussion. Share what you do in the comments below. Framing the Question: Back in the day, you could go to the Apple store, or get someone to drop in, or go to … Read more