How Smart Technology Is Helping Seniors Age Safely at Home | Answers for Elders

    August 2, 202612:15Suzanne Newman, Lindsay Friedman, Shannon Lyons
    Aging in Place
    Senior Technology
    CareBLOOM
    Family Caregivers
    Smart Home
    Dementia Care
    Answers for Elders

    As more older adults choose to age in place, families are searching for better ways to ensure their loved ones remain safe, healthy, and independent.

    In this episode of Answers for Elders Radio, host Suzanne Newman welcomes Lindsay Friedman, Founder and CEO of CareBLOOM and LT Care NAV, along with Shannon Lyons, COO of CareBLOOM. Together they discuss how innovative senior monitoring technology is helping family caregivers stay connected through a discreet smartwatch, home sensors, and a user-friendly app that provides real-time updates and peace of mind.

    What you'll learn in this episode

    • How CareBLOOM goes beyond traditional medical alert systems
    • What ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) are and why they matter
    • How sleep patterns, movement, and vital signs can signal health changes
    • Why indoor location tracking provides deeper peace of mind
    • How technology can support aging in place and independent living

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