Low touch High Tech Tools for Long Distance Care

How does the long distance care provider best use technology? They use the Internet and search on medical conditions, medications, local community resources, support groups, and government programs on sites like Elderlocater 

 Use tech solutions for friendly reminders to purchase or take medication remember doctor’s appointments or any of the  reminders Laurie Orlov, great aging tech writer suggests

Try Skype  if your parent can use it or has a someone to help them access it on a computer.

  Set up a facebook page for the older person or snail mail a round robin letter, or hold a conference call with other family members with updates on the loved one’s situation.

If the care recipient has access to e-mail, send virtual greetings or virtual flowers or the real thing

To share family, birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, use Ceiva Digital Photo Frame  Shutterfly photo books or Skype them in if possible