Frank Engelman Shares His DIY Tech Hacks for Aging in Place

22/05/2025 23 min Temporada 4 Episodio 27

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What if your iPhone or Alexa could turn into a life-changing tool for an aging loved one-without buying anything new?In this episode of The AgeTech Podcast, I’m joined by Frank Engelman from Frank’s Easy Tech Corner. A retired Intel engineer turned tech educator, Frank shares his DIY approach to transforming off-the-shelf devices - like iPhones, Alexa, and Apple Watches - into powerful accessibility tools.We dive into:Hidden iPhone features that most people don’t know existHow to make tech truly speak, literally, for older adultsBudget-friendly smart home setups that don’t require Wi-FiWhy Apple’s accessibility features are a blessingThe one setting Frank wishes everyone knew aboutWhether you’re a caregiver, family member, or an older adults using tech user yourself, this episode is packed with practical tips to make technology work better for you - starting today.🎧 Tune in to learn how to turn everyday gadgets into assistive tech gold.Link to Frank's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Technology4SeniorsLink to Frank's blog: https://frankseasytechcorner.substack.com/

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