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#42 - How SimplyTend Is Changing the Way We Support Aging in Place
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SimplyTend founder and CEO Saeed Saatchi shares how his innovative mobile app helps seniors age in place while supporting caregivers with comprehensive tools for remote care management. Drawing from his personal caregiving experience with his mother who had Parkinson's, Saatchi created an affordable solution that addresses real challenges families face when coordinating care for aging loved ones.
• Dual app system with one app for caregivers ($5.95/month) and a free app for seniors
• Comprehensive safety features including spam call blocking, app restrictions, and battery monitoring
• Geofencing capabilities that alert caregivers when seniors go beyond designated boundaries
• Real-time location tracking and one-touch directions home for seniors who become disoriented
• Medication and meal reminders to help seniors maintain routines when alone
• Temporary caregiver feature that transfers notifications and care information to relief caregivers
• Educational resources for caregivers including self-care videos and condition-specific information
• Customizable notifications for both seniors and caregivers based on individual preferences and needs
You can find more information about SimplyTend on their website. The app is affordably priced to make caregiving easier for everyone involved, whether you're caring for an aging parent or looking to maintain your independence while aging in place.
For more information about aging in place and caregiving for older adults, visit our website at SeniorSafetyAdvice.com
Chapters
1. Introduction to SimplyTend App (00:00:00)
2. Founder's Personal Caregiving Journey (00:04:19)
3. Key Features of SimplyTend (00:06:45)
4. Safety Features and Spam Protection (00:12:25)
5. Geofencing and Outdoor Safety (00:18:00)
6. Customizing Notifications for Users (00:23:10)
7. Future of AI in Caregiving Apps (00:28:36)
8. Closing Thoughts on Senior Independence (00:32:13)
42 episodes
Manage episode 478943792 series 3591277
Got a comment or idea? Send us a text.
SimplyTend founder and CEO Saeed Saatchi shares how his innovative mobile app helps seniors age in place while supporting caregivers with comprehensive tools for remote care management. Drawing from his personal caregiving experience with his mother who had Parkinson's, Saatchi created an affordable solution that addresses real challenges families face when coordinating care for aging loved ones.
• Dual app system with one app for caregivers ($5.95/month) and a free app for seniors
• Comprehensive safety features including spam call blocking, app restrictions, and battery monitoring
• Geofencing capabilities that alert caregivers when seniors go beyond designated boundaries
• Real-time location tracking and one-touch directions home for seniors who become disoriented
• Medication and meal reminders to help seniors maintain routines when alone
• Temporary caregiver feature that transfers notifications and care information to relief caregivers
• Educational resources for caregivers including self-care videos and condition-specific information
• Customizable notifications for both seniors and caregivers based on individual preferences and needs
You can find more information about SimplyTend on their website. The app is affordably priced to make caregiving easier for everyone involved, whether you're caring for an aging parent or looking to maintain your independence while aging in place.
For more information about aging in place and caregiving for older adults, visit our website at SeniorSafetyAdvice.com
Chapters
1. Introduction to SimplyTend App (00:00:00)
2. Founder's Personal Caregiving Journey (00:04:19)
3. Key Features of SimplyTend (00:06:45)
4. Safety Features and Spam Protection (00:12:25)
5. Geofencing and Outdoor Safety (00:18:00)
6. Customizing Notifications for Users (00:23:10)
7. Future of AI in Caregiving Apps (00:28:36)
8. Closing Thoughts on Senior Independence (00:32:13)
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