(10:18) Dr. Tina Sadarangani – Asst. Professor NYU, geriatric nurse and creator of Englightened Caregiver and CareMobi app

Dr. Tina enlightens us about the health issue for older adults in stressful situations – increased heart rate, anxiety, dehydration, mobility challenges and more that we do not always think about. We also talk about the use of technology as both a health aide and a home safety tool. We explore the tech tools that the medical community feels are helpful including Dr. Tina’s CareMobi app. And, finally how do we have the talk with older loved ones about their safety at home? Is this case a kickstarter to those family conversations – Sherri and Dr. Tina discuss how to use frightening news headlines as lessons learned without increasing anxiety of those living alone.

(34:38) Abbie Richie – Tech Guru at The Smarter Service

Abbie has been an expert in the world of AgeTech for many years as a TV host, radio host, podcast host and serving as the Tech Guru for The Smarter Service. This tech concierge service helps older adults living in senior living communities as well as those living at home – especially the solo agers – by providing tech education and support. Abbie provides insights into the technology devices that Nancy Guthrie was using – an Apple Watch to synch with her pacemaker, Google Nest home surveillance cameras, a smartphone, etc. What do we need to know and what other tech tools or alternative gadgets may also help us keep older loved ones safe at home – Abbie shares her top suggestions. She also provides advice on how to help older loved ones overcome privacy concerns when using AgeTech devices.

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