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30/08/2023

Being a caregiver is a labor of love, but it can also be an emotional roller coaster.

Don't forget to make time for yourself and prioritize your own mental health. Read our latest blog for helpful tips!
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Learn about the mental health toll of caregiving and find solutions for promoting well-being. Our guide offers tips to support caregiver mental health.

29/08/2023

Every year, around a quarter of individuals aged 65 and above experience serious . Nonetheless, some of these can be prevented if proper precautions are taken.

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28/08/2023

Being a can be overwhelming, and peace of mind is a precious yet essential feeling. Constantly shouldering responsibilities can hinder . Discover WellBe, a virtual health device that offers peace of mind, reduces , and eases guilt.

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24/08/2023

Almost every desires the independence and freedom of aging in their own . While aging in place can be demanding on family members, WellBe is here to make it much more manageable.

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23/08/2023

The WellBe Smart Speaker serves as your voice-enabled virtual assistant and alert device, offering and appointment reminders, family caregiver notifications, health information, and more.

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22/08/2023

Our new guide, Senior Living Tech in Action, is tailored for communities. It demonstrates how cutting-edge care can address operational and resident

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21/08/2023

With a shortage of , populations require technology-based care solutions. Thankfully, the senior care technology field is rapidly growing, with and technology transforming aging experiences.

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Learn how AI is revolutionizing the senior care industry and how to find the right tech for you.

21/08/2023

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15/08/2023

The WellBe , equipped with optional , ensures the of in every situation and place.

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10/08/2023

Many older Americans prefer to be cared for by family members as they age. Despite the comfort of familiar faces, this can result in high costs for loved ones, affecting their time and economic mobility.

Learn more about the impact of on work in this article by Seniors Bluebook:

Many older Americans choose to have their family members care for them as they age. Despite the comf

09/08/2023

Caregivers often struggle to find peace of mind when away from their loved ones. However, with the right care technology, they can remotely keep track of their dear ones and ensure their well-being.

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WellBe® provides "Peace of Mind" to caregivers trying manage their busy schedules while caring for a loved one.

08/08/2023

WellBe ensures top-notch on rainy days or when visits are not possible. From radio shows to podcasts, news, and weather forecasts, WellBe delivers on-demand entertainment.

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03/08/2023

Seniors know that are no laughing matter. Given the higher risk of broken bones and other severe , preventing falls during the winter should be a top priority.

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02/08/2023

As adults witness their getting older, many end up assuming roles annually. Although challenging, learning valuable tips from experienced can significantly improve the experience for everyone involved.

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Caring for aging parents can feel like a weighty responsibility. Get information and support for the peace of mind you deserve.

27/07/2023

Almost every household in the U.S. has had some form of experience with for a loved one. In fact, according to A Place for Mom, nearly 17% of the U.S. adult population provides to an adult over the age of 50.
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Unfortunately, caregiving usually gets added to an already busy work schedule to create an unsustainably busy lifestyle. While caregiving will always be time-consuming, senior care technology like WellBe makes it easier and less stressful than it ever has been.

25/07/2023

Caregiver stress occurs when the emotional, mental, and physical impacts of being a become overwhelming.

It can happen to anyone who takes care of a person with a , health condition, or or someone who is .

Read this U.S. News article on dealing with caregiver stress and burnout to keep yourself healthy:

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24/07/2023

At HandsFree Health, we created the voice-activated assistant, WellBe®, to share in the process.

WellBe is specifically designed to help you and your parent navigate many crucial and well-being areas associated with in place.

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20/07/2023

As you can read in the following article on BuddyIns, family in 2021 provided over 36 billion hours of .
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By using senior care technology like WellBe, millions of people across the country could save countless hours every year.

By Gretchen Barry, Director of Marketing Strategy   As someone who is in the midst of a long-distance caregiver situation, there was one number in particular that jumped out at me from the AARP report “Valuing the Invaluable: 2023 Update,” which you can find here. The number that troubles me is...

19/07/2023

This past April, the enacted an executive order to increase access to high-quality and for .

Read more about the order here:

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. High-quality early care and education and long-term care are critical to our Nation’s economic growth and economic security. Early care a...

18/07/2023

Medical alert watches and pendants have elements specifically designed with and -being in mind. But what makes them reliable devices?

Learn how to choose a medical alert device that you can rely on:
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13/07/2023

According to AARP, the estimated economic value of unpaid was over $600 billion.
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Though there is no avoiding the fact that unpaid caregiving will take up time and energy, senior care technology like WellBe can make it easier and less stressful than ever.

11/07/2023

By 2030, 72.8 million—more than one in five U.S. residents—will be age 65 or older. The most significant growth will be in the numbers of the "oldest old," the that most need help because they are the most likely to have , , and other functional .

Learn about the increasingly population in this article by Giving Compass:

Research reveals a critical need to address the needs of America's aging population through policies that support family caregiving.

10/07/2023

Falls can be scary and life-changing. Even the thought of can petrify people.

Learning the leading causes of falls can help you learn how to prevent from falling and how to take the steps for you or a loved one to live in a fall-safe environment.

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06/07/2023

According to Amy's Eden Senior Care, a whopping 15.7 million family cared for people with 's and other . https://hubs.ly/Q01W1Nzg0

Thankfully, WellBe can streamline the caregiving process to make balancing at-home duties with in-office responsibilities easier than ever.

05/07/2023

U.S. family take on around 24 hours of complex care per week.

Yet, nationally, needs are severely under-addressed, leading to serious health consequences for millions of caregivers. A new article by the CHA explains an optimized caregiving model to make it easier to look after loved ones.

Learn more here from John Hartford:

The journal of The Catholic Health Association of the United States (CHA), Health Progress, has published an article, "Aging - 'Caring for Caregivers' Model Addresses Needs of Those Looking After Others," as part of its spring 2023 issue.

04/07/2023

Happy Fourth of July from the HandsFree Health Team!

29/06/2023

Depending on a loved one's health and needs, can encompass everything from scheduling and coordinating transportation for doctor's appointments, filling prescriptions, administering to ensuring a is fed, bathed, and living in a safe and clean environment.

A new article from US News goes into detail about the strain that can have and some ways to make it more manageable. Learn more:

Being a caregiver isn’t easy, but help can make it more manageable.

28/06/2023

Fall detection is essential in fall prevention and senior care. It can provide peace of mind for the wearer and their loved ones, knowing that help is just a button press away in an emergency.

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Learn about how the lifesaving technology of fall detection works and how effective it is at keeping seniors safe.

27/06/2023

can happen anytime, any place. For a , the possibility of an emergency occurring when they aren't nearby to provide is always in the back of their mind.

All too often, caregivers find themselves thinking, "If only I had been there." Thankfully, new can prevent many such situations from occurring in the first place.

Learn more about choosing the best fall detection device here:

Automatic fall detection devices can save seniors’ lives. A pendant or watch can automatically alert EMS, sending help even when the user is incapacitated.

26/06/2023

Even if you can't always be there, WellBe can. With audiobooks, podcasts, and music accessible with only your voice, WellBe can always provide entertainment on a rainy day.