Voice Control Gadgets for Bedridden Elderly Relatives

By Andy Niska | August 31, 2017 |

Senior Care in Deer Park WA: Voice Control Gadgets for Bedridden Elderly Relatives

Elderly relatives that are bedridden are very dependent on family caregivers and senior care aides to help them take care of themselves. Even something as simple as getting up to turn on the lights can be out of the question for a senior that needs help to simply sit up. Fortunately, modern technology has resulted in a number of innovations that use voice control, allowing people to control of things with just their voice.

Limitations of Bedridden Seniors.

There are many reasons why an elderly person might be considered bedridden. It’s common for those recovering from surgery or a debilitating illness. Some elderly people suffer from the effects of a stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis or arthritis, which makes them unable to walk on their own. Diminished eyesight, hearing and balance can also complicate the tasks of daily living.

When confined to a bed, there are few things that seniors can do for themselves. Grooming, hygiene, meals and more are all done with the help of senior care assistants, family members or family caregivers. Often, this loss of independence and lack of control can give seniors a low sense of self-worth and they can become resentful, bitter, sad and frustrated. Anxiety and depression are common in bedridden seniors.

Voice Control Gadgets Help Regain Independence.

Imagine how nice it would be for a bedridden senior to be able to do lots of little things on their own without calling someone in from the next room. There are multiple voice control gadgets that can bring some control and independence into their lives, just by using their own voice. Elderly relatives wouldn’t need to call the senior care assistant or family member in to do small things like adjust the thermostat or turn off the lights.

Here are just a few of the most popular voice control gadgets that would be perfect for bedridden seniors:

Light controls: Some devices are add-on fixtures placed around light bulbs themselves in fixtures or in lamps, while others use voice-controlled light switches. Either way, seniors can give a range of commands from on and off, to a dimming feature. Bedridden seniors don’t even need to sit up to have control over the lights in their room.
Television: Several brands of television have voice control features that allow users to turn the set on and off, change channels, adjust settings, raise and lower the volume and even search for shows or movies on demand. Some televisions even allow users to access the internet from the TV screen just using voice commands.
Thermostat: It can be hard for bedridden seniors to get comfortable, but a voice controlled thermostat responds quickly to adjust the heat or cool air.
Smart speaker: Several different companies offer versions of these smart speakers, which are like personal assistants to anyone with a voice. They can answer basic questions, read news reports, tell the time, make to do lists, read audiobooks, and much more. Elderly people that are bedridden can find all kinds of uses for a voice controlled device like this.

If you or an aging loved one are considering senior care in Deer Park, WA, please contact the friendly staff at Love at Home Senior Care, today. Call (509) 204-4088

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https://www.homestratosphere.com/smart-voice-recognition-for-home/

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Andy Niska

Owner at Love In Home Senior Care

Andy has over 20+ years experience in the medical community and has a true compassion for seniors. With a degree in Health Care Administration, he developed a background in a variety of health care services that only comes from first hand experience. While working as a manager of a large clinic and as an account executive for medical suppliers. Andy has built valuable relationships with the medical community.

His role in Love In Home Senior Care is to educate people on what care choice is the best fit for the senior and their family while attempting to make this decision as stress-free as possible for everyone involved.

This decision making process should be smooth and stress free for everyone, including all family members and their loved ones. Having access to people with experience (like the team at Love In Home Senior Care) to assist you along the way can help this process. With an extensive background in health care, Andy has the experience needed to guide and direct your loved one to the choice that is the best fit.