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These 6 Apps Can Help Simplify Daily Caregiving

These 6 Apps Can Help Simplify Daily Caregiving. Father and daughter laughing and facing each other on a couch in a family room.

These days, it seems like there's an app for just about everything. Caregiving is no exception. Caregiving will always be challenging. But leveraging technology can help ease the process and reduce caregiver burden and stress. All you need to take advantage of the benefits is a smartphone or a connected, compatible device. We rounded up six of the best options out there to help you simplify your daily tasks.

CareZone

This comprehensive app lets you manage the care recipient's health information securely. Some of the main features include the ability to scan pill bottles to create a medication list, uploading or manually entering medical files and advance directives, storing insurance information, and creating a list of important contacts. When you use the CareZone app, you'll also have an opportunity to sign up for reminders and news that's relevant to your loved one's condition.

eCare21

This app makes it possible to monitor your loved one remotely, using compatible devices like smart watches. It enables your loved one to enjoy independent living while you keep a close eye on key statistics, including physical activity, medication, heart rate, sleep, and glucose levels. It's an ideal solution for caregivers who are busy managing their loved one's needs without being overly intrusive. It's an effective solution for caregivers who work full-time and for those who are long-distance caregiving.

Medisafe

Medication management can be a challenge, fraught with hazards and concerns. For example, some medications need to be taken with food, others on an empty stomach. This app allows users to load medications and set reminders, gain helpful information, and track progress. It also provides valuable information to users about the medications being taken and the condition for which they're taken.

MindMate

Caregivers taking care of someone with dementia or Alzheimer's face unique challenges. This app could be used as technology for your aging parents or for yourself and the rest of your family. It provides advice about everything from physical exercise to nutrition tips to mental stimulation, to help caregivers take a holistic approach to managing the condition.

Sanvello

Caregiver stress is a natural part of caregiving. For anyone feeling overwhelmed by what's going on, using an app like this can help them process what's happening while working through stress and anxiety. It offers goals, community support, and short activities – all based in mindfulness and cognitive -behavioral therapy.

Caregivify

“Alexa, launch CareConnect to set a reminder…” Not only can you use Caregivify as a web app, but you can also sync it with CareConnect to connect seamlessly with Alexa for easy voice controls. The Caregivify app makes it easy to create shopping lists, find dedicated resources, and more using your mobile device, computer, or the Alexa voice assistant. It’s designed to give you the flexibility you need to fit caregiving into your life and stay better connected to the care recipient – no matter if you’re apart.

Ready to start using Caregivify to create shopping lists and shared reminders, find content and articles geared toward caregiving, and send special messages or funny comments using the "Send Love" feature? Sign up today and start exploring the collaborative dashboard that both you and your loved one can access to make setting reminders, making lists, and other caregiving tasks easier.