0 CommentsRecently I was the beneficiary of getting the HomeSmart Assistant package installed in my apartment. The most exciting part of this package is the Amazon Fire TV Cube. This little cube-shaped box connects to pretty much any modern television via HDMI and transforms it to a voice operated entertainment hub. It’s impressive what you can … Continue reading "The Power of Your Voice"
0 CommentsWhile the HomeSmart Assistant program has been known to allow for an increase in freedom for our patients, one of the secondary benefits that we are seeing is an increased level of efficiency on the part of the caregiver. HomeSmart Assistant is helping to reduce the “Around the Home” task burden and freeing up the … Continue reading "Can HomeSmart Assistant help caregivers?"
0 CommentsAmazon Alexa versus Google Home…… and later this year, a device from Apple. So which is better? Do we really care? This question must be answered in the context of the user. In our case, the physically challenged population who want to continue to reside in the community and be as independent as possible. Look, … Continue reading "Home Automation Devices – Fact or Fiction for the Physically Challenged Community"
0 CommentsHome healthcare providers are finding new uses for Amazon’s Alexa that go far beyond checking the weather, opening the front door, playing music and ordering pizza. The smart speaker technology platform is also becoming a valued – and valuable – in-home health aide. Los Angeles-based Libertana Home Health, one of California’s largest home health providers, … Continue reading "Home Automation Devices – Fact or Fiction for the Physically Challenged Community – Part-2"