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Since its inception in 2002, Elder Depot has recognized the critical role that caregivers have being involved with the care of an elderly loved one. We are committed to providing a wide variety of innovative products to improve quality of life for both the caregiver and the recipient.
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Author Archives: Charles
Was I wrong about Caregiver Robots?
Last July, I closed a blog post on how Family Caregiving is often like a Second Full Time Job with a comment that began with “Caregiver robots are still at least a decade away…” This week GeckoSystems followed Elder Depot … Continue reading
An ounce of prevention is worth…
The Center on Disease Control just released a disturbing report highlighting that many older adults are not receiving critical preventive care that could help them stay healthy. Entitled Closing the Gap: Enhancing Use of Clinical Preventive Services Among Older Adults, … Continue reading
The Power of a Valentine
Research conducted over the course of two decades by the Swedish Karolinska Institute found that married aging adults were half as likely to develop dementia as their single counterparts. The scientists behind the research believe that the intense social interaction … Continue reading
Posted in Eldercare, Good Things, Heart
Tagged Alzheimer’s, Caregivers, Dad, Dementia, Eldercare, Health, Mom
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How to get a GSM phone to work?
To get an unlocked GSM phone working, all you need to do is insert the carrier’s SIM card into the phone. Unlocked GSM Cellular Phones can be used with any Global System for Mobile Communications compatible carrier. In the United … Continue reading
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You’re in Good Company ~ Famous Caregivers
Maria Shriver helped cared for her father, who suffered from Alzheimer’s, and has become a champion of Alzheimer’s Caregivers. Her journalism career began with KYW-TV in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but she soon moved up to the National News and later gained … Continue reading
Homecare Agencies: Management and Scheduling Troubles?
In the past, I’ve told you about software like KeePass , the Oprea Browser, and Skype; software that offers some useful benefits for Seniors and their Caregivers. Today, I thought I’d mention a piece of software that I’ve been hearing … Continue reading
Posted in Eldercare, Good Things, Guidance
Tagged Caregivers, Eldercare, Guide, HomeCare, Professional, Software, Technology, Telephones
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The Super Little Grandmom ~ Fighting Senior Boredom
This morning as I was driving to work I heard an interesting interview on the radio about ‘Super Mamika’. No, Super Mamika isn’t a copycat of Super Mario, it’s a series of themed photographs by Sacha Goldberger featuring his Hungarian … Continue reading
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Tagged Caregivers, Depression, Eldercare, Health
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Crossword Puzzles still a good mental workout.
On December 21st, 1913 the New York World published Arthur Wynne’s “word-cross”, the first Crossword puzzle. 97 years later, the Crossword has become an established part of many people’s mental workout and is one of the most popular kinds of … Continue reading
Keep in touch over the holidays!
You might remember me recommending Skype as a great free software gift back on Father’s Day. It’s a practical, innovative, and easy-to-use way to keep in touch with family. Skype is a free computer program that will allow your family … Continue reading
Posted in Eldercare, Guidance, Official, Sales
Tagged Dad, Long Distance, Mom, Technology, Telephones
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Keeping Seniors Safe and Warm this Winter
Well, the calendar on my wall claims that winter won’t start until next week but you could have fooled me. It’s freezing out there. Back in July we shared 10 Ways for Seniors to Keep Cool, given the frigid weather … Continue reading
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Tagged Caregivers, Eldercare, Health, Mobility, Safety, Winter
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