7 Daily Apps To Help Caregivers Take Care of Their Loved Ones
Being a caregiver is a rewarding and very important thing but it can be hard as you have to keep track of everything – schedules, medication, symptoms etc. So it is always great to get some extra help and here are some cool apps to help you out.
Symple
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With Symple you can easily track symptoms like anxiety, fatigue, and pain. You can track up to 10 individual symptoms, recording how your loved one feels and as well as documenting any other factors about health or mood shifts. There is also an interactive graph and spreadsheet that you can use yourself, or send it to a doctor.
The app is free on AppStore.
CaringBridge
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When you need to divide caregiving duties among multiple people you have to find a good way of communicating with each other and CaringBridge is a great app to do so. It connects several caregivers and allows them all to keep track of changes in health, appointments, and other crucial information.
CaringBridge is free on AppStore and Google Play.
iPharmacy Pro
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Sometimes it gets hard to keep track of many different medications and here’s where iPharmacy Pro comes to help you out. It allows to identify medications, track prescriptions, and check for any potential drug interactions.
The app is $.99 on AppStore and Google Play.
First Aid by American Red Cross
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Sometimes caregivers have to deal with a lot of things at once and it is very useful to have reminders of the basics, like first aid and CPR. You will find a clear and concise first aid and CPR instructions on The First Aid app from the American Red Cross. It also will help you identify health concerns by decoding symptoms.
First Aid by American Red Cross is free on AppStore and Google Play.
Elder 411
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Elder 411 is developed by Marion Somers, award-winning geriatric doctor and has all the practical information caregivers need kept in one place. It even has tips on how to manage stress as a caregiver.
Elder 411 is $.99 on AppStore.
AARP Caregiving
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AARP Caregiving is an app that has all the necessary information on how to effectively care for your aging loved one. With the help of this app, you can easily coordinate care with other family or caregivers, monitor symptoms, and keep track of appointments and medications. There is also a help center, where caregivers can find answers to frequently asked questions.
AARP Caregiving is free on AppStore and Google Play.
CareZone
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CareZone will help you organize all the medication, insurance cards, and ID cards, information about allergies etc. all in one place. You can also create a to-do list to keep track of medication and appointments.
CareZone is free on AppStore and Google Play.
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