How to Promote Independence & Avoid Wandering Away

<p><em>“I think more of where I come from, is not focusing on a specific tool. But focusing on the decisions that need to be made to select the right tools. So, we'll mention some tools. But first I think what's important is for families to look at a few key questions. The first question is, what am I trying to solve? Am I trying to know when mom falls? Am I trying to know that she's okay because she can press something and I can talk to her and she can talk to me, whether she's at the grocery store or the gas station, in her bedroom, in her bathroom? We can have a two-way conversation. Is it that if something happens, I want 9 1 1 to be alerted? If something happens I want family members to get a text. Is it, I want to know when they leave a certain space or a certain area, is that what I want?”</em> ~Benjamin Surmi</p> <p>Today Kim Hegwood and Benjamin Surmi sit down to discuss</p> <p><strong>How to Promote Independence&amp; Avoid Wandering Away</strong></p> <p>1. Do you think that tech is the solution to helping seniors with dementia?</p> <p>2. &nbsp;There are watches that do everything nowadays. What watches do you think as especially helpful for seniors?</p> <p>3. I often hear that mom doesn’t want to wear one of those alert buttons. Is there another option?</p> <p>4. &nbsp;What other options are available to keep someone safe?</p> <p>5. How are these tools empowering seniors?</p> <p><strong>How to Contact Benjamin</strong></p> <p>Email: <a href="mailto:bms@koelschsenior.com">bms@koelschsenior.com</a></p> <p>Tel: 360.867.1900</p> <p>Web: <a href="http://www.koelschseniorcommunities.com/">www.koelschseniorcommunities.com</a></p> <p><strong>Bio:</strong></p> <p>Getting support and care for an aging adult is often one of the most frustrating experiences for any family member or friend. It’s nothing like the customer-centric experience so familiar in other areas of our lives. And working in the field is just as challenging. Benjamin is a social gerontologist passionate to design surprisingly delightful user expe