Sleep Tracking Without a Wearable
I wanted a way to track sleep without having to use a “wearable”, because I thought that would be preferable for the “loved one” I was researching this for. Here is the solution I evaluated. It worked well for me.
Graceful aging: topic: Safety, Health, Finances
Staying safe, financially secure, and healthy, relating to better quality life as grow older.
Hearing Loss and Loud TV: Explorer Report
Problem: My wife has lost some of her hearing and she turns up the TV volume loud to hear. Solution: We bought a BeHear Proxy Neck Speaker and a HearLink Plus in a bundle. Here is my report of our experience with this product thus far. Research: My research suggested we first try … Read more
Hearing: TV or Movies
Ever have trouble understanding what TV or movie characters are saying over the background music? Know anyone who turns the TV up so loud that it is annoying? We are exploring gadgets that can help in situations like this. Ideally without being ugly, stigmatizing, or super expensive — if you don’t feel hearing aids are … Read more
Closed Captioning for Zoom Video Calls
You have been enjoying Zoom video calls with your loved one, but sometimes they have a problem understanding what you are saying. If you have wished for a closed captioning service on Zoom for the hard of hearing, I have a solution for you!
Rollator Research, U-Step 2 and Parkinson’s Disease
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
Hearing Challenges and Video Calls
Some people with hearing issues find video calls challenging because they can't always make out what people are saying. We wanted solutions that could help with that.
Call Captioning with Alexa and Echo Show
Amazon released a “Call Captioning” feature for the Echo Show in December 2020 that allows your loved one who is hard of hearing to see your voice transcribed to text on her screen. Hereis how to set it up and use it.
Review of the Trionic Veloped
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
Dementia & Cognition Tech: Join the Discussion
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
Best Medical Alert Systems with GPS
At Tech-enhanced Life, our community of technologists, Longevity Explorers, and children of aging parents have been conducting hands-on, comparative evaluation of a wide variety of different medical alert products for years. In this article we dive into a specific sub-category of medical alerts: medical alert systems with gps — with the goal of helping people choose the … Read more