Devices, Tools, Objects relating to better quality life as grow older.
My relatives and their friends are in their 70’s and 80’s and 90’s now, and I am finding they have some recurring “problems” that get in the way of life being as enjoyable as I think it should be. I have come up with a variety of DIY “Tech Solutions” to these problems that I have implemented for them. I hope they will be useful for you too.
Do you use any vision gadgets — like magnifiers, special lighting, or apps that help see things in various situations? The Longevity Explorers are exploring vision gadgets. We are interested in the inputs of the broader Tech-enhanced Life community too. Share what you use. Join the discussion. Add Your Vision Gadget Opinions Are you … Read more
So, it occurs to me to wonder… With so many people experiencing presbyopia as we age, why can't our personal reading devices (smart phones, tablets, computer monitors, kindles) adjust for that? Just imagine the time saved and frustation averted seeking those misplaced reading glasses, especially for those of us who now enjoy perfect distance vision … Read more
An easy way to do this is to use a Flic Bluetooth button.
Mount the button in a place your loved one can’t lose it. How about the fridge?
Many people misplace their phones, but if your loved one has mobility issues or cognitive decline, it’s even more frequent. Wouldn’t it be nice to offer your loved one a solution?
If your fingers have limited dexterity, making those connections can still be a problem. One solution is to use the magnetic style connectors for phones and tablets that can replace Apple Lightning, USB-C, or USB-micro type with a simple magnetic connection.
But I wanted to find a way to use wireless charging to charge tablets, and here is a solution I found.
A family friend is having problems keeping his iPad charged as he has recently developed hand tremors and is unable to plug in the power cable.
I created a solution that uses red and green lights to let you know if the toilet seat is up or down.
My brother-in-law forgets to put the toilet seat down causing my sister to almost fall in once during the night
The Amazon Fire TV Cube that you set up for your mother, who lives in another state, is sometimes hard for her to use. You wish that you had a way to give her remote help on its usage, other than trying to explain it over the phone.