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06 Aug

Can I Track my Elder with Apple’s Find My Friends or Google’s Trusted Contacts?

One question we get frequently is why do I need a wearable device to track my elder? Why can’t I just use my iPhone or Android phone? Last year, Google introduced the capability to track smartphones across platforms (e.g. iPhone, Samsung) which is pretty nifty. But, these applications only work...

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06 Aug

Costs at the Point of Care

In our last blog we talked about the big numbers - what Alzheimer’s care costs family caregivers both personally and out-of-pocket. Next, let’s focus on the small numbers - the numbers that can and will hit every family struggling with caring for a person with Alzheimer’s. Or, as my economics...

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Technology Solution For Alzheimer's Caregiving

16 Jul

Technology for Alzheimer’s Caregiving: What issues can we solve?

A recent article by Healthline outlined two important issues in Alzheimer’s caregiving - the huge outlay of money to care for someone, and the huge financial hit that unpaid caregivers take in their financial future while caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. These issues are heartbreaking to read about,...

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