Turning off emergency alerts on your loved one's phone. Is awareness of some emergencies better or worse? youtube.com/shorts/Vg7Wb...

#caretakerguilt is a thing. It is OK to have a good time. youtube.com/shorts/9YDCS...

Medicare scams have gone to the next level! youtube.com/shorts/77nIN...

This one is #caregiving adjacent. If you don't have time to mow the grass, and finding someone to do it for you is tough, there is a new option: youtube.com/shorts/KslB6...

Sometimes "admiring the problem" is the problem. How can you "get to yes" instead youtube.com/shorts/DbiJH...

Nitpicking and why it shows up in Caregiving youtube.com/shorts/Oiy28...

We've been a bit slack about posting to Bluesky lately. This is the start of several posts with our latest shorts. Hope they resonate with you: youtube.com/shorts/MqT9a...

Did you know spammers can now FaceTime you? Here’s how to shut that down on your iPhone. youtube.com/shorts/TTvfh...

A quick but spot on short from our upcoming episode: youtube.com/shorts/U0KxZ...

Our latest full episode, Audio and Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=28BQ...

Our latest full episode... Audio only: care-tech-and-tips.castos.com/episodes/vir...

Caregiver burnout is a sign that it might be time... www.youtube.com/shorts/5acrA...

Navigating assisted living costs... excerpt from our latest episode: www.youtube.com/shorts/kgp2c...

Excerpt from out latest episode: www.youtube.com/shorts/msFVt...

This is for you @ultracaregiving.bsky.social ! This week we dive in to Robot Vacuums, MVNOs, Screen Sharing and why FaceTime Audio is a game changer for clearer voice calls. care-tech-and-tips.castos.com/episodes/rob...

Revive old desktops and laptops with ChromeOS Flex. www.youtube.com/shorts/m3KUh...

After you've been caregiving a while, and responding to emergencies and other stressors, your body starts to see this as "normal". It's not. Follow along with me as I guide you through a progressive relaxation technique to reset normal. youtu.be/sO9DgMQwFwM?...

Is and Ipad better than a laptop for aging parents? You bet! youtube.com/shorts/E1n4H...

🚗💾 Short Breaks, Long Roads & Tech That Lasts! 📱🛠️ (YouTube Version) Barry & Bobby are back! Talking: ✅ Road trips before GPS ✅ Helping parents with taxes ✅ When to upgrade tech ✅ Is the iPhone 16E worth it? ✅ Why connectivity matters. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXpM...

🚗💾 Short Breaks, Long Roads & Tech That Lasts! 📱🛠️ Barry & Bobby are back! Talking: ✅ Road trips before GPS ✅ Helping parents with taxes ✅ When to upgrade tech ✅ Is the iPhone 16E worth it? ✅ Why connectivity matters. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXpM... care-tech-and-tips.castos.com/episodes/sho...

We are definitely adding this to our list of topics. Thanks again @ultracaregiving.bsky.social ! We LOVE topic suggestions. If anyone else out there has questions or topics you'd like to see covered, please let us know!

@caretechandtips.bsky.social Selecting the best robot vacuum might be an interesting podcast topic!

Thanks for this hint! I'm guilty of forgetting to do this and this will get me in the habit.

Episode 12, full video version: www.youtube.com/watch?v=brId...

Episode 12 is out today! episodes.castos.com/66ddb46911dc...

Many families keep a drawer w/ juice boxes, crackers, cookies, & granola bars for #caregivers, esp. when you need 24/7 care. It makes them feel appreciated, & your family won’t have to worry about someone accidentally eating the last of your loved one’s ice cream by mistake. #Tipsandtricks

This right here! One of the thingsthat has hit me the hardest in the past is the old adage of "put your mask on before helping others". Thats really hard to do when you watching others suffer.

#volunteercaregiving #neighborshelpingneighbors #volunteer #caregiver #caregiving

Family caregivers rate their stress at 4.09 on a scale from 1 to 5, with 5 being the most stressed. On National Caregivers Day, I think it's helpful to know what it's like to live with that kind of stress. More quotes: join.caringourway.com/posts/802530... #caregiving #nationalcaregiversday

Signs of Dementia You Might Be Missing... From our upcoming podcast episode out on February 24th 2025. Bobby give some insight into early signs of dementia you might be missing. www.youtube.com/shorts/WU34H...

100% !!!

Dementia Caregiving Tip: Keep a “Yes, and…” mindset. Instead of correcting a loved one’s confusion, go with their reality and gently guide the conversation. It reduces stress for both of you and keeps the bond strong. #DementiaCare #Caregiving #alzheimers

This is very good advice. At times it can be very tempting to give in and be more controlling. In the end it isn't worth it.

Assistive Access is a game changer for loved ones who need a more simple, more accessible version of Iphone with guardrails that give YOU a little more peace of mind.

Watch out for online dating scams targeting seniors!

A parent passes away, and the adult children didn't have access to his accounts, but they did have his phone and the mortuary gave them access to his thumb!

Episode 11! Unlocking a Loved One's Phone After Death - Legal or just Lucky? care-tech-and-tips.castos.com/episodes/unl...

Episode 10! care-tech-and-tips.castos.com/episodes/med...

The REAL Episode 9 😀 care-tech-and-tips.castos.com/episodes/car...

Episode 9! care-tech-and-tips.castos.com/episodes/pro...

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