Benefits Of Smart Speakers When Living Alone In An Old Age

Living alone as an older adult can come with its own set of challenges. There is no denying that smart technology has made our lives easier, but when it comes to our parents and elderly loved ones, there may be hesitations.

Questions such as "How will I teach them to use it?", "What if they press the wrong button and cause an issue?", and "How will they navigate it with vision problems?" are valid concerns.

However, smart speakers such as Amazon's Alexa or Google Home can be a valuable asset for older adults living alone. Here are some benefits of smart speakers for older adults.

SMART SPEAKERS ARE EASY HANDS-FREE TECHNOLOGY

Unlike complex technology that may be overwhelming for seniors to navigate without supervision, smart speakers only require verbal communication. They can simply ask their smart speaker for local news, a joke, or to call a friend, and receive the information without the stress that limited vision or mobility may cause.

SMART SPEAKERS CAN ASSIST WITH MOBILITY ISSUES

Smart speakers can automate household tasks such as turning on and off lights, locking doors and many other small actions that can be taxing for seniors with mobility issues

SMART SPEAKERS CAN ASSIST WITH A SENIOR'S DAILY ROUTINE

Smart speakers can be used to set reminders for medication or food intake for seniors who may be forgetful and perform simple actions through voice commands, The voice commands for these actions can be defined by the senior or by a caregiver.

SMART SPEAKERS AS COMPANIONS

Smart speakers can provide seniors with companionship and entertainment while they are at home. If your seniors are often alone, have mobility issues, or just enjoy hearing jokes and music, a smart speaker featuring Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant voice-controlled service can be the perfect companion. These devices can tell jokes, play music, and provide comfort and entertainment until family members visit.

SMART SPEAKERS AS A SECURITY SOLUTION

Instead of worrying if your elderly family member might fall, or if you will be available to answer when they need you, you can easily ensure the safety of your elderly family member by connecting their smart speaker with the Zuluhood app.

Set up voice commands and trigger actions with the help of IFTTT so that in case of a fall or other urgency, they can quickly alert you and emergency contacts you trust with a simple voice command.

For some ideas on how to connect, go directly to IFTTT or read our short tutorial.