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Fridge for Forgetful Senior

By: the Editorial Team.  Updated: September 17, 2021.

 

Fridge for Forgetful Senior

Problem description

We have several problems relating to a fridge and a forgetful senior who lives alone.

  1. We worry that she will leave the fridge open by mistake and that the food will spoil and make her sick.
     
  2. We worry that she forgets to throw out food as it gets old, and that the food in her fridge includes food that is past its "eat by date".

What can we do?

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This is part of a series of "Problems" and DIY Technology "Solutions" to the challenges faced by older adults, by Frank Engelman. 

 

 

Suggested Solutions

Fridge Minder: Door and Temperature Monitors

I implemented ways to detect both a fridge door left open, and issues with fridge temperature and malfunction.

Read: "Fridge Minder: Door and Temperature Monitors"

 

 

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Topic(s): 
Cooking, Food, Aging in place, Safety
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Everyday Objects, Gadgets and widgets