A Future at Home

Helping my Parents

Its tough when we begin to see our parents’ roles changing from acting as our support systems to needing support themselves. One area parents often need our help is in making decisions about buying or upgrading technology in the home — we believe that this is a great opportunity to begin a dialogue about AgeTech and that this might open up the conversation to other, more sensitive, areas.

Please complete one quiz per parent, or grandparent, as their needs and situations will differ.

Tech Around The House

We’ve broken down each room according to how we use the it most. Some of the information will simply be products that fit the space, some will be ideas and services associated wit the area of the house. We will look at health and personal age-tech in relation to the room.

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The Difficult Conversation

Ageing is a natural process but it can be associated with negative connotations, such as decline and loss. Learning how to speak about these issues to your loved ones is difficult, but there are things you can do to make it easier.

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Bringing in some Help

Remember, we don’t have to do all of this alone. There are options for us to get help into the home, which may well be the difference between having to change where your parents live, or allowing them to stay at home longer.

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Keeping An Eye From A Distance

Technology is the key to ageing in place. There is some options around fall detection, home and health monitoring, and other smart devices for the home. Here we explore the latest offers to help your parents stay independent at home.

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The Future at Home Survey

Our survey will help you assist your parents or grandparents in adapting their home, and their lives, to ensure they can stay in their home for as long as possible.

  • Full of resource ideas

  • Reliable advice and practical tips

  • Products and services tailored to our specific needs

  • Ideas to help us all be more social, or to keep a sense of purpose

  • Complete one for each parent

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