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Using Alexa Routines to Translate the “How Long” Request

This solution shows how to use Alexa Routines to answer the “Alexa, how long until lunch?” type questions.

Alexa Helps Me Recover My Memories

As we age, we tend to forget not only where we leave physical items or upcoming events, but also important memories such as names, past events, and locations. I found ways Alexa can help with that.

Add Reminders to Parent’s Echo Show

Here is a simple way to add reminders to Alexa in an Echo Show.

Seminar 4: Smarthome Features for a Better, Safer Life

This is the fourth in our seminar series on Aging in Place Technology and Tools to Live Independently for Longer. View and Listen to the Seminar Abstract Richard Caro and Frank Engelman have an ongoing collaboration to publish a series of use cases and recipes for specific “smart home features” — useful … Read more

Indoor Camera That Looks Outside

Here is my solution… an indoor camera with a matching windowpane mount.

Synchronize Fans and HVAC Using Alexa Routines

I wondered: “Is there a way I could get the floor and ceiling fans to turn on when the HVAC is running?” Here is my solution.

Couch Potato Alerts

Here is my solution for a way to help me avoid sitting for too long on the couch — an occupational hazard for some retirees.

Spends too Much Time on the Couch

If you are looking for a way to help grandpa in remembering to get up and stretch, I have a solution for you. In fact, I’m guilty of spending most of my day on the couch and use this solution to remind me to get up and stretch at least once an hour. I’ve been using this for about a year now and I find that it really helps.

Remote Controlled Music for Person in Memory Care

Here is my solution to providing music for a person living in a memory care unit, addressing a “question” from one of the Longevity Explorers.