You hear me say it all the time. Caregiving is an act of love—and like all love, it asks a lot of us. But it also gives us the opportunity to grow, adapt, and learn new ways to support the ones we cherish. And in this age of innovation, we’re not doing it alone.

Technology doesn’t replace the human connection. Used right, it amplifies it. Whether it’s a reminder for medication, a calming voice in the night, or a way to stay connected from afar—these tools give us space to breathe, to respond with more calm, and to care with more confidence. Here are some ideas that might help you:

Tools That Support Safety and Peace of Mind

These help you stop worrying just enough to sleep at night:

• GPS-Enabled Trackers (AngelSense, TheoraCare): Know where your loved one is without hovering.
• Smart Home Sensors (Wyze, SmartThings): Quiet alerts for door openings or unusual movement.
• Auto-Locking Medicine Dispensers (Hero, MedMinder): One less thing to track daily.

Staying Connected Without Stress

Connection is comfort—even when you’re across the room or across town:

• Voice Assistants (Alexa, Google Nest): Set reminders, play calming music, ask questions, or even joke around.
• Video Calling Devices (GrandPad, Echo Show): Large buttons, simple screens—no tech degree required.
• Picture Phones: Tap a face, not a number. Great for memory support and independence.

Daily Rhythm, Calm, and Comfort

Simple cues can ease anxiety and reduce frustration:

• Day Clocks (Robin Clock, Dementia Day Clock): Display the time, day, and part of day clearly.
• Routine Apps (Trello, Todoist, or CareZone): Track tasks, appointments, and to-do’s in bite-size chunks.
• Robotic Companion Pets: The purr or wag of a Joy for All cat or pup can provide unmatched comfort.

Tech won’t solve everything—but it can solve something. Whether it’s easing your mental checklist or helping your loved one feel more seen and secure, each device is a small act of grace. And sometimes, that’s all we need to keep going.

You’re doing the hardest job in the world. Let technology lend a hand—so you can offer your heart.

Caregiver Hack of the Week:

Build a “Tech Flow” Morning Routine.
Create a 15-minute tech-powered morning setup that sets the tone for the day:

• Ask Alexa to play a favorite song.
• Check your smart device notifications.
• Review the day’s meds and tasks on your caregiver app.
• Then pause and breathe. That counts too.

This one habit can reduce stress and make the whole day more manageable – and isn’t “more manageable” something we can all agree on? Thought so.

See you next week – choo choo!