If you have elders in the family with failing eyesight, memory or hearing, technology can prove to be an invaluable asset that helps with communication, reminders and health monitoring, Read on...
iBall Aasaan
Price: Rs 2,599
Everything about the iBall Aasaan is catered for senior citizens. It has an extra-large keypad with a bright backlight, a bright orange monochrome LCD with large characters, extra-loud ringtones/call volume and a built in LED flashlight. An emergency 'SOS' slider sounds a loud alarm and automatically sends an alert SMS and starts calling five preset emergency numbers.
Everything about the iBall Aasaan is catered for senior citizens. It has an extra-large keypad with a bright backlight, a bright orange monochrome LCD with large characters, extra-loud ringtones/call volume and a built in LED flashlight. An emergency 'SOS' slider sounds a loud alarm and automatically sends an alert SMS and starts calling five preset emergency numbers.
Samsung Jitterbug Plus
Price: Rs 7,000
This flip phone has a keypad with extra-large buttons and large fonts on both the 2-inch internal and 1-inch external display. The earpiece volume can be turned up quite high for those with hearing impairments and the interface is simplified — most functions rely on a 'yes' or 'no' selection (there are large 'yes' and 'no' buttons on the keypad). It also has voice dialling, Bluetooth and a camera.
Memo Touch
Price: $599
The Memo Touch is a tablet made for senior citizens. Apart from the hardware ($299), you also need a subscription to the caregiver service. A family member or caregiver can send memos and reminders to the 10-inch tablet. For elders interested in technology, advanced functions like calendar, todo lists, weather, medicine reminders, & a photo album can also be enabled.
The Memo Touch is a tablet made for senior citizens. Apart from the hardware ($299), you also need a subscription to the caregiver service. A family member or caregiver can send memos and reminders to the 10-inch tablet. For elders interested in technology, advanced functions like calendar, todo lists, weather, medicine reminders, & a photo album can also be enabled.
Apple iPad
Price: Rs 30,500
The iPad is a great device for elders. Not only does it have a large, responsive touchscreen, a simple user interface and some fantastic apps, but it also comes with great accessibility features such as voiceover (which speaks out your selection), zoom, large text and high contrast mode (white on black) — all of which cater to specific requirements. It also has an assistive touch function for those who have difficulty touching the screen.
The iPad is a great device for elders. Not only does it have a large, responsive touchscreen, a simple user interface and some fantastic apps, but it also comes with great accessibility features such as voiceover (which speaks out your selection), zoom, large text and high contrast mode (white on black) — all of which cater to specific requirements. It also has an assistive touch function for those who have difficulty touching the screen.
Sony Universal Remote
Price: Rs 2,000
This universal remote control can be configured to work with two devices simultaneously — a television and set-top box. It has large, clear buttons for commonly-used functions like volume, channel & power.
This universal remote control can be configured to work with two devices simultaneously — a television and set-top box. It has large, clear buttons for commonly-used functions like volume, channel & power.
Polar FT7 Heart Rate Monitor
Price: Rs 9,500
The Polar FT7 is capable of continuously monitoring your heart rate when worn on the wrist — no extra sensors are needed. It can also display calories burned, duration of activity and syncs data to a PC for analysis.
The Polar FT7 is capable of continuously monitoring your heart rate when worn on the wrist — no extra sensors are needed. It can also display calories burned, duration of activity and syncs data to a PC for analysis.
Med-e-lert Pill Dispenser
Price: Rs 5,000
This automated pill dispenser has 28 compartments — a week's supply of pills, dispensed up to 4 times a day. A loud buzzer sounds until the pills are removed. It's great for people who tend to forget their medication.
Karan Bajaj
This automated pill dispenser has 28 compartments — a week's supply of pills, dispensed up to 4 times a day. A loud buzzer sounds until the pills are removed. It's great for people who tend to forget their medication.
Karan Bajaj
Source..
The Times Of India
