Bridging the Distance
The sad reality many face when they struggle to mobilise, unable to travel or unable to co-ordinate social events means that loneliness and loss of relationships has a significant impact on peoples wellbeing. Here's just a few ideas to help limit that isolation.
Alexa
Alexa can help people stay connected with their loved ones in simple and accessible ways. By:
- Make voice or video calls using Alexa-to-Alexa calling
- Send voice messages easily without needing to type.
- Drop In on close family members, like an intercom, you can check in without waiting for someone to answer.
- Set reminders to call loved ones,
- Listen together to music or audiobooks with family members through shared listening features, creating shared moments even at a distance
Video Calling
You can attach a camera on to a tv where only people added to your contact can video call. If you have a hearing impairment it also add's subtitles on the screen. Calls are automatically answered so there's no fiddly bits! These come at a one off cost!
Simplified Smart Phones and Tablets
Large icons, voice control, and easy menus! There are a variety of phones out there worth exploring!
Landline corded and cordless phone
Digital frames with messaging
Family can send new photos or text messages remotely to digital photo frames! Perfect for those members of the family who live a long distance away. Also great for adding older family photos to - from multiple family/friend members!
Communication Flashcards
Sometimes communication can be difficult - therefore these flash cards can help break the barrier.
Talking Albums
Talking Albums allow you to add photos but also do a voice recording where by you can tell the stories of each photo! Great gift to give a loved one, particularly if they have memory issues.
Smart Watches
Smart watches are a great and convenient way to be able to answer a call from your mobile without panicking to find your mobile. But also allows you call call someone with ease and for a good length of time without getting an achy hand or arm
Online Games - allow remote play
There are a lot of games on different platforms now that allow you to play with your family and friends remotely. One of my own favourites is Scrabble GO on the App Store on my phone. So it's definitely worth searching the App Store on mobile devices together to find games you can play together, anywhere!
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