As futuristic as it sounds, scientists have taken proven robotic technology and put it to use in caring for elderly people aging in place. The robot, dubbed uBOT-5, can perform a wide array of tasks, including: Recognize someone walking or sitting Recognize a fall and contact medical personnel Act as a two-way communication device (audio …
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Preparing Your Home for Elderly Parents
If you're faced with preparing your home for one or both of your parents, you are going to need a plan. The truth is, there are going to be many choices that you are going to have to make which will be important to get your home and your family ready for this new live-in situation. The good news is that with a little bit of planning and …
Financial Industry Changes to Help Aging in Place
In an attempt to be more sensitive and accommodating to those that are aging in place, members of the financial planning industry have teamed up with AARP to compile and distribute a handbook geared towards assiting those in the financial planning industry serve their elderly clients better. The book will focus on adapting to the needs of Baby …
Having the Money Talk With Elderly Parents
Discussing your elderly parent's finances could be very sticky. Many older people see the area of finances as private; a place their children (adult or not) have no business being in. However, if you're caring for a family member aging in place, you're going to have to broach the subject now or later; and later is going to be a much more difficult …
Good Advice for Managing Elderly Finances
Sure, we've all been there: taking Mom to the doctor, running the kids here or there, planning meals, making calls to the doctor ... the unending list of 'to do' items. Things can go unnoticed or only get a cursory look. The Savvy Consumer has some great advice for being the best (most efficient, financially astute, etc.) consumer you can be. This …