[Podcast EP #12] Best Senior Medical Tech And Caring Tools

At 86, Malibu Bob, one of my best friends in life is healthier than just about anyone ever imagined he’d ever be. It looked a lot different 3 years ago when Bob didn’t answer my calls prompting me to pay him a visit which later brought us to another great friend in the emergency department. Living alone, Bob’s health was slipping away. One issue he hoped would resolve turned into more serious ones. Gradually what he thought would get better was about to take him and no one would know it. Not on my watch. Not with this amazing friend. Bob had been there for me for 25+ years even in my early brat days. Rock solid, graceful style, smart, creative, wise, fun, thoughtful. His disdain for new technology that instead lit my curiosity was always apparent and amusing in our friendship. So you can imagine the task ahead when I decide to go on a maniacal quest for technology that could help Bob’s health recover and ultimately restore his independence. I’ve learned so much about senior tech and its practical application to real life that I could write a series of books on the topic. Read more about my tips here: http://cyberguy.com/gadgets/with-this-tech-i-want-to-grow-old Highlights: 03:01 What works and making a plan 03:16 Hiring the right caregivers 04:21 The tech needed and owning the experience 04:45 Getting started caring for a senior 05:20 First tech to get for your senior's home 07:30 The medical devices that make a difference 08:10 Accuracy and speed of data is important 09:04 Why Apple Heath is the leader 09:20 What app does your medical center or hospital use 10:25 Medical grade EKG at home with no drama 13:00 'Alexa, call 911’ 13:20 The Jitterbug phone is all grown up.. and smart 14:45 Uber for Seniors.. no app needed 15:18 How to order an Uber car without an app 16:00 Med pill dispensers 18:30 How much all this costs and why insurance companies should pay for it 18:55 Why Apple is ahead of most with Health, Care and Research 19:40 What doctors say is most important with using tech 20:00 How to navigate tech glitches and challenges 21:00 Preventing falls 22:00 Fall Prevention app 24:00 Check with your doctor - Follow me here: www.cyberguy.com www.facebook.com/cyberguyofficial www.twitter.com/cyberguy www.instagram.com/kurtthecyberguy *** ABOUT CYBERGUY - AMERICA'S TECH AUTHORITY Award-winning journalist, author, investor and innovator Kurt has a deep love of technology that makes life better. Best known as “Kurt the CyberGuy,” Kurt Knutsson created the largest syndicated tech lifestyle franchise on television. As a trusted source, Kurt’s unique insider access to major tech launches and industry visionaries has helped earn him two Emmy Awards and a Golden Mic. Kurt lives between home in California and NYC where he is also the chief tech contributor on Fox News & Fox Business networks beginning his mornings on Fox & Friends. Kurt and his CyberGuy reports focus on consumer technology, innovative people and inventions that are rocking the world.