If you are looking for some device and technology pieces that are good for your client, then look no further because today at Lifestyle Homecare, we are going to be giving you our top recommendations for tech.
If your patient has mobility issues it can make daily activities especially challenging and quite stressful, so here are our top recommendations of smart devices that are great for older people and can help to ease any frustration.
Smart Remote and TV
A smart TV is great for those looking for a simple and easy way to navigate everything in one place. Netflix, Freeview TV, Prime Video, and so on are all included in smart TV’s so you can wave goodbye to multiple remotes and switches as this genius piece of tech makes viewing easy!
Smart Remotes are also a fab way to abolish multiple remotes which can become confusing for older clients. On a smart remote, you will be able to manage all channels and platforms with one click of a button.
Should your client find this confusing, especially with all the added buttons that may be on a smart remote you can help to narrow down the buttons they will need to use with tape as shown below.
Removing buttons that aren’t going to be used can help to make navigation using the remote much easier, especially for anyone who may struggle with their eyesight.
Ring Doorbells
These doorbells have become extremely popular over the last couple of years as this is all down to building an extra level of security in your home. It allows you to see who is really at the front door bringing peace of mind to yourself and your client. It can also help loved ones to keep an extra eye out should it be needed and be accessed from different devices.
Fitness Monitors
For those patients that want to try and stay active, then why not try some fitness monitors? Apple Watches and Fitbits are great for those looking for something more high-end, but a regular pedometer will also work just as good! This way they can track daily steps and tracks their general activity. This can help to motivate your client to stay as mobile as they can and stay active and healthy within their own home.
Smart Heating Controls
With the cost of living crisis becoming a concern for almost all households, helping your client set up a smart heating control device can guide them to decide when heating needs to be on or off when you aren’t around to help them. This will save them from keep getting up to the thermostat to change it.
The idea of smart devices can sometimes feel intimidating but there are a great variety of smart devices that are great for older people to use on the day to day, that are easy to navigate.
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