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About Elder Depot
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.
The purpose of this blog is to serve as a place where information can be shared, questions answered, and relationships built.
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Tag Archives: Technology
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
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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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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Bath Safety Product Guide
Many injuries for seniors occur in the bathroom, which is not surprising, given the mix of water with slippery surfaces. We have put together a list of helpful tips and products that will make the bathroom safer and help prevent … Continue reading
Posted in Eldercare, Guidance, Products
Tagged Bathroom, Caregivers, Eldercare, Mobility, Safety, Technology
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What is the Best Internet Browser for Seniors?
You might remember that in Step 7 of my 10 Steps to Better Protect Elderly Loved Ones Online I explained some of the dangers posed by using Internet Explorer 6. If that post left you wondering which Internet Browser would … Continue reading
VPG’s MV-1 vs BraunAbility…which is the better choice?
Review originally written for the New Mobility Blog and posted here with permission. I’ve been hearing about the new wheelchair accessible vehicle by the Vehicle Production Group called the MV-1 for about a year now, and actually, when we were … Continue reading
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Tagged Automobile, Eldercare, Guide, Mobility, Technology
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Twitter for the Blind
On the world wide web aesthetics still trump accessibility and usability most of the time but slowly, one project at a time, things are changing. One such project is Qwitter; a specialized Twitter client that integrates with a computer’s screen … Continue reading
vBookz and iScroll compared.
After my post exploring Accessibility for Smartphones? in regards to iScroll, I was contacted by vBookz and made aware that iScroll has some tough competition in that market. At first glance, there are three major differences between the two Apps. … Continue reading
Accessibility for Smartphones?
Smartphone owners! If your eyes strain to make out all that tiny text or you sometimes mishear words in audio clips a new company thinks that they have a solution for you. iScroll has introduced a new app file format … Continue reading
