Care Tech and Tips

Gaming isn’t just for kids anymore! In this episode of Care, Tech & Tips, Barry and Bobby dive into the world of senior-friendly games—highlighting the best brain-boosting apps, the red flags of scammy downloads, and why some games could be more harmful than helpful. What’s inside this episode? The top-rated games designed to keep seniors mentally sharp How to avoid sne

In this episode of Care, Tech & Tips, Bobby and Barry dive into a mix of caregiving challenges, tech tips, and even some unexpected (and slightly questionable) problem-solving strategies. Topics Covered: Caregiving Updates: Bobby shares stories about his mom locking out a caregiver and his father-in-law’s tech adventures. Assistive Access Mode on iPhones: Why it’s great for ac

Welcome to another episode of CareTech & Tips! In this episode, Barry and Bobby dive into: Scam Alerts: Medicare scams, toll booth schemes, and data breach traps. Caregiver Chronicles: Grocery shopping for loved ones and making smarter tech choices. Tech Simplified: Teaching seniors to embrace self-checkout and battling scammy AI pitfalls. Legacy Prep: Managing online accounts aft

Episode Title: Caregiving 2025: AI, Wills, and Scams Episode Summary:Welcome to 2025! In this episode, Barry and Bobby dive into a wide range of caregiving topics to kick off the new year. From leveraging AI like ChatGPT to simplify caregiving tasks, to navigating the challenges of probate and estate planning, they’ve got you covered. Plus, the hosts discuss how to protect yourse

We are taking a short break over the holidays. We'll be back to our every other week schedule on January 13th. Happy Holidays to you all.

Follow along as Barry guides you through a progressive muscle relaxation technique you can use every day to help your body recapture what "normal" feels like.

In this episode of Care Tech and Tips, Barry and Bobby dive into a tech-filled discussion designed to make caregiving easier and more efficient. From Bobby’s triumph with Assistive Access for his father-in-law to Barry’s game-changing use of FaceTime screen sharing, the hosts explore how technology can save time, reduce stress, and bring caregivers peace of mind. They also tack

In this episode, Barry and Bobby navigate the alphabet soup of caregiving acronyms like ALFs (Assisted Living Facilities), SNARFs (Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facilities), and ADLs (Activities of Daily Living). They dive into: ADLs 101: Why these daily activities are crucial in determining long-term care insurance eligibility. Preventing Scams: A deep dive into the dangerou

Welcome back to Care, Tech, & Tips! In this episode, Barry and Bobby dive into the practicalities of setting up loved ones in assisted living or senior care. From organizing virtual birthday parties via FaceTime to setting up reliable tech for assisted living, Barry and Bobby share experiences and advice for making life a little easier for caregivers and their loved ones. Highlight

Hey there, and welcome to another episode of Care Tech & Tips! This week, Bobby and I dive into the world of Halloween traditions, tech, and a few caregiving tales that’ll hit close to home. We start off with some holiday fun (yes, I’m in my trusty Kung Fu Panda costume again!) and chat about everything from candy counts to Halloween’s “scary” caregiving moments. T hen, w