Seniors — Track Fitness and Stay Safe with New Technology
You don’t have to be a tech-geek to appreciate some of the new, high-tech items that are being revealed almost daily. These gadgets are sophisticated and timely and can keep you safe and in the know about what is going on in your body and how you can best stay in shape.
Technology today is much more sophisticated than simple fall-alert devices which are worn around the neck. Now, there are even dispensers for medication which can alert a caregiver or family member if an elderly person has forgotten to take their meds. You can also insert a GPS tracker in a shoe to be able to track senior’s movements.
Independent seniors can also benefit from the new technology ? especially those who are on the fitness path.
The following are some items which you might want to think about getting for yourself or a loved one:
* Fitbit Zip Wireless Activity Tracker ? This tiny device is both useful and encouraging. Besides tracking steps, calories burned and distance walked, it encourages the wearer to challenge, set goals and achieve them. It syncs with phones and computer to keep a record.
* Jawbone UP Wristband ? This comfy band comes in small, medium and large and tracks sleep patterns besides your daily activities. This device is very helpful to those seniors who want to adapt a healthier lifestyle.
* Prohands Via Hyand & Finger Exerciser ? An excellent device for seniors who need to improve hand strength and strength, this hand exerciser comes in two tensions.
* Multifunction Pedometer ? Inexpensive, but high-tech, this sensor device doesn?t have to be clipped to clothing, but just carried in a pocket or purse. It tracks distance, time, calories burned and steps.
* Amplified Phone Ringer with Strobe Flasher ? A device which could protect a senior;s well-being by giving him or her the ability to receive phone calls easily. It helps caregivers? peace of mind when trying to reach a loved one and provides more freedom to the senior who doesn’t want to miss a call.
Don’t forget brain fitness when thinking about fitness and safety for seniors. Keeping the brain sharp has a great deal to do with how physically fit they are. Video and computer games can improve cognition issues, mental acuity and even the physical well-being of seniors who participate.
Smartphones have been around for awhile and continue to provide senior-friendly features which have larger readouts and buttons.
There are even some that have voice recognition, so they can call and receive calls with ease.