Minding Our Elders’ 2026 Elder-Friendly Products, Services, and Technology
Dear Readers: Happy New Year! It’s time for our traditional January roundup featuring elder-friendly products, services, and technology. Note: For most products or services, I’m simply passing on information. In instances where I can recommend the product, I’ll mention that I endorse it. Let’s get started!
Adaptive products
Identify buttons: if you want to make it easier for an older adult with vision or memory challenges to use, for instance, a microwave, you could try one of these colored bumps (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBMNR6C9) to identify buttons. Print out a simple key to keep nearby.
Hearing
OTC hearing aid: Atom X touchscreen-controlled hearing aid (https://audienhearing.com). Adjust modes and volume from a built-in touchscreen on the portable charging case.
Alarm wrist band for hearing impaired: Vibrating wrist band (https://www.amazon.com/CNVNTAO-Vibrating-Alarm-Wristband-Deepsleepers/dp/B0FXVDGRFL/ref=sr_1_2_sspa ) useful for hearing impaired, deep sleepers, or those who don’t want to disturb a partner.
Hygiene/Incontinence
Wetness indicator and alert to help manage incontinence. SenecaSense Home: Discreet Support That Restores Comfort and Confidence (https://buy.senecasense.com/starterkit/optin). This unique product helps people living with dementia and their caregivers protect dignity while reducing work. You get right-time alerts before leaks happen. (While SenecaSense is one of my sponsors, I’d endorse it either way).
Bathroom safety chair: The PeriChair® (https://perichair.com) is a Medicare-approved 4-in-1 bathroom safety chair that functions as a raised toilet seat, transfer bench, shower chair, and bedside commode. (Caregiver developed)…
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More Helpful Tools:
Wetness indicator and alert to help manage incontinence with dignity. SenecaSense Home: Discreet Support That Restores Comfort and Confidence
Discover the Difference. EGOSAN: The premium incontinence brand caregivers love: They save work! Now Available on Amazon.
Stay connected with Memoryboard: Designed by caregivers. Memoryboard helps families share reminders, messages, updates, and photos on an easy-to-use screen designed for people with dementia. Peace of mind for families, independence for loved ones.
Leslie Kernisan, MD, MPH, has opened up support! View two free caregiving webinars that can help you help your older parents (and yourself).
Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories: “…This book is for all of us; let it help you cope! Thank you to the author and everyone she spoke with!” …Dolores
