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📱Tech Hacks to Keep Aging Parents Safe & Connected

Found my dad covered in blood after a fall he hid from me. That's when I realized phone calls weren't enough. Here's what actually works: 1. Set up remote access on their devices NOW. You'll thank me later when they can't figure out their banking app at 9pm. 2. Never let them cancel that cell phone - every important account will need it for password resets. 3. FaceTime on speaker changed everything. They prop up the phone, I can see their screen, and we solve problems together like I'm sitting right there. 4. Switch all password recovery emails to yours. No more "I forgot my Netflix password" emergencies. 5. Make two cheat sheets: one for household/financial stuff, one for medical/personal contacts. Saves hours during actual emergencies. The video check-ins became our new normal. Sometimes seeing them matters more than just hearing their voice. What's worked for your parents? #Aging #SeniorTech #ElderCare