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November 6, 2024

📋 How a Smarter Home Can Make Daily Life Easier (AARP Article)

  • November 6, 2024
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Technology can help older adults and the caregivers who love them.
 
By Jim Lenahan, AARP. Published November 05, 2024.
 
Getting older doesn’t have to mean leaving your home.
 
New technology promises to make aging in place easier, safer and more satisfying. In some cases, it can even lend a hand to caregivers.
 
Smart tech that is connected to the internet often can be controlled from anywhere — inside or outside the home. Some of the most useful devices learn your preferences and routines and adjust to you. Or they can provide insight to a loved one who helps out.
 

https://www.aarp.org/home-family/personal-technology/info-2024/smart-home-daily-life-easier.html

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    GAKKIEZ
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    November 9, 2024

     I still don't trust many smart tech devices that are connected to the internet because they could be controlled from anywhere and do have security issues.  So far, many of these devices are cost prohibitive for many people and have recurring maintenance issues.

     

      SummerOnTheWay1
      SummerOnTheWay1Author
      November 9, 2024

      📎  I agree with you @GAKKIEZ !!! I already get p.ssed off when I CANNOT access ONLINE BANKING when they are having "issues" = I NEED my money. Way too much DEPENDENCY on technology with NO BACK PLAN IN PLACE. Yes, I will keep my NORMAL living arrangements thank you.

       

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        GAKKIEZ
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        November 10, 2024

          I agree with you!  I get so frustrated with online banking issues since my Credit Union always seems to be doing maintenance after 2AM.  I'm usually up and trying to pay bills online (I use Bill Pay) at this time.  I hate setting bills up for a 'recurring payment' and actually pay them monthly.

         

          Hate cable tv as well, since they also like to push updates over night. This also affects people with phone service through cable.

         

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