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By Anna Hazard
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Introduction
Dumbwaiters are particularly beneficial in multi-level households that have users with more severe strength or mobility issues as they bypass the necessity of having to carry laundry either up or down the various stairs. This greatly reduces the risk of injuries due to strain, tripping, or falling and thus is the safest method of dealing with laundry that is generated and cleaned on different levels of a home. In addition, the dumbwaiter can also be used to easily transport other small & heavy objects between the different stories.
Otherwise, navigating a multi-level home with a full load of laundry for an aging-in-place household may require the installation of a more expensive wheelchair style stair lift or residential levator instead.
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By Anna Hazard
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The second part of our series on smartphone apps for caregivers and other busy holiday planners focuses on holiday themed games & other app based recreational activities that are suitable for relaxation, stress relief, or entertainment with a festive flair. These apps have been rated as proven hits with adults and should also be suitable for entertaining seniors.
All apps are free to use but many can be updated to a more premium version that removes all ads or unlocks more advanced features. Apps
By Anna Hazard
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Part 2 - Holiday Games & Activities for Stress Relief
Introduction
Here are a selection of iOS and Android compatible apps that can be helpful for caregivers and other busy planners during the winter holiday season. The focus in this section is on smartphone compatible programs that will help with the various parts of organization & holiday planning (from automated gift lifts to Christmas specific recipe compendiums) as well as a few programs to help create a more festive ambiance on the user's own device.
All apps are free to use but many can be updated to a more premium version that removes all ads or unlocks more advanced features. Apps
By Anna Hazard
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Here are a selection of cross platform game apps for iOS and Android smartphones & tablets that are free to play or have inexpensive start-up costs of $5 or less. If a particular game tickles your fancy, many users have found that upgrading to an ad-free version greatly increases the therapeutic soothing effect without further disrupting the app's atmosphere with outside advertising.
The focus this time is on games that are explicitly made to combat stress by being calming, sedative, or otherwise helping to build a meditative state of mind. Game play is generally slow, idle, or can be taken at the user's own pace without any additional penalties or stressful challenges. Relaxing visuals, sound effects & music tracks, as well as animations are a hallmark of these games. Cross Platform Apps
By Anna Hazard
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Here are an assortment of cross-platform game apps that are available for both iOS iPhones & iPads as well as Android devices. All apps are free or have low prices of $2 or less. Most of the free apps contain ads, so the premium versions are recommended for those who may feel further stressed or distracted by pop-ups during play.
The focus this time are on apps that have a bit more challenging game play to maintain the player's focus, provide a bit of distraction from other worries, or allow the user to vent a bit of frustration in their interactions with the games. While the atmosphere of these games are still overall calming, they can be based on matching rhythms & beats, included timed segments or other challenges, have puzzles that are more mentally stimulating, or require a bit of specifically timed interaction. Cross Platform Apps
By Anna Hazard
Introduction
Here are a selection of apps to help cut down the stress, boost up efficiency, and overall help with Thanksgiving Day planning and preparations for harried caregivers, those with less free time on their hands, or anyone who wants to be a bit more organized this holiday season.
The focus is on free or inexpensive ($0.99 - $4.99) cross platform apps that can be used on both iOS & Android, especially the types that offer multiple platform syncing for easier collaboration. Chosen apps will help in ingredient selection & gathering, recipe organization, meal preparation, organizing holiday activities, or simply being an easy way to relieve stress in a seasonal themed way. Smartphone Apps
By Anna Hazard
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Here are an assortment of Android exclusive games that have either been newly released, tend to be more obscure than their more popular counterparts, or did not fit within the previous categories of our Stress Relief Game Apps (2017) series.
Most games are meant to be calming & relaxing, helping to induce a meditative state, or otherwise offering a bit of entertainment, distraction, or soothing mental stimulation through their interaction, puzzles, or other gameplay elements. A few more aggressive games meant for venting tension & frustration have also been included as a counterpoint. All apps are either completely free to play or offer free versions that may include ads or less premium content that can be later added to the game through in-app purchases. Android Apps
By Anna Hazard
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Here are an assortment of iOS exclusive games for both the iPhone & iPad that have either been newly released or did not fit within the previous categories of our Stress Relief Game Apps (2017) series.
The focus here are on calming & relaxing games that offer a bit of entertainment, distraction, or soothing mental stimulation through their interaction, puzzles, or other gameplay elements. All apps are either free to play (some including the the options to upgrade for the removal of ads or more premium content) or have a low cost of $5 or less. iOS Apps
By David Olson
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For elderly individuals who take medications, one of the first signs that they need assistance with daily living is not taking their medications on schedule, or taking certain medications in the wrong amount, either of which could potentially lead to serious health problems.
When this situation occurs, it is important for a family member or a professional caregiver to provide a solution for weekly medication compliance, such as a pill organizer. Here are four tips for selecting a weekly, high-tech medication organizer for your loved one or patient.
Anna Hazard
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Here are a selection of iOS exclusive apps that focus on mindfulness, meditation, and breathing exercises. They are particularly helpful when it comes to stress relief, improving focus & positive attitudes, getting better sleep, and a host of other related conditions.
All apps are free to try with most of them requiring either a small one time premium upgrade or continual subscription to access their full features. Fully free apps have been added to the top of the selection list. iOS Exclusive Apps
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