The pandemic has brought the home medical equipment market to a booming state. This is mainly due to the need for people who are sick or injured to have better care at home.

With this, the demand for healthcare products and services has also risen. And with this, more entrepreneurs are now creating ways to solve the problems that come with…

Adult day care centers are designed for older individuals who need help with activities of daily living or who are isolated and lonely. At the centers, seniors are able to socialize with others while receiving assistance and supervision. It’s especially beneficial for those who can no longer structure their own daily activities, desire social interaction or can’t be safely left alone at home. At the same time, the centers give caregivers a break from around-the-clock care and provide peace…

Home care companies often “bond” their employees as a means of covering themselves in case a client reports an instance of caregiver theft. Bonding functions as insurance for the company and provides peace of mind for you. This is not a foolproof method of protecting consumers, but it does serve as an indicator of a company’s commitment to its clients.

Ask if the company has bonded its employees (e.g. companions, certified nursing assistants, home health aides, nurses) and the value…

Amazon's New Alexa Together is an Aging-in-Place Solution

Amazon’s fall 2021 event certainly didn’t disappoint, showcasing everything from a new wall-mounted Echo Show to an Amazon home robot (no, really). But the company is also adding new services to its lineup, including a brand new Alexa ability called Alexa Together.

While services like Alexa Guard focus on security, Alexa Together is specifically targeted to those aging in place, seniors who are remaining in their own…