Gadgets that help seniors stay independent
From: Nightly News - 07/09/2012
By: Nancy Snyderman

High-tech devices can make it easier for senior citizens who live on their
own while also easing the mind of relatives and caregivers. 

AARP expert Amy Goyer discusses how technology helps her care for her parents
in their home. 

Read the entire story and view two videos (3:10 and 2:48) at:
http://dailynightly.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/07/09/12643646-gadgets-that-help-seniors-stay-independent

Links:
Health @ Home
http://www.aarp.org/relationships/caregiving/info-03-2008/healthy_home.html

High-Tech Health Trends
http://www.aarp.org/technology/innovations/info-12-2011/high-tech-health-trends.html

AARP caregiver resources
http://www.aarp.org/caregiving

A sampling of products in a variety of price ranges:
BeClose wireless monitoring system
http://beclose.com/

Telekin computer with "large print" keyboard
http://www.telikin.com/

Epill medication reminder
http://www.epill.com/turtle.html

GPS shoes
http://www.gpsshoe.com/

Jitterbug Plus phone
http://www.greatcall.com/

Submitted by Jack Moorman