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Attention! Here's listing the frequently asked pros and cons of a family care app?

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Sounds right!  We list the top 5 pros and cons of a family care app and how you could get the best bet out there.    This list will help you choose care apps wisely and use them effectively to get the most out of them. (without any added costs) So now who wouldn't want to read this up?    The four ingenious pros   Save time and effort by setting them up with the right schedule and timers  Yes,  caregiver apps can be game changers if they're set with a daily schedule and timers for nudges. For example, turning on the bathroom lights every night at 2am or reminders to take a supplement every day at 8am. Scheduled timer alerts make such a difference. Set up pre-scheduled meditations every night and forget it. It's the perfect way apps and automation can help older adults age in place.  You really don't need to bother anymore. Say hello to seamless caregiving.  Syncing is your best friend Keep them synced always. Yes, the best way to get the most out of your caregivin

Dehydration- the silent symptom. Family caregivers beware!

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We love our elders more than ever and can go every length to ensure their safety and wellness.  But do you know a silent symptom most elder's suffer most often unknowingly ? Dehydration - Yes you heard it right!   A University in Los Angeles showed over 45% seniors suffer from it silently . Most of them with chronic dehydration. Not many caregivers are aware of this lurking behind the scenes symptom and it goes often unnoticed. Did you know that highest rates of ER visits were due to dehydration alone in ages 70 and above? Seniors with Dementia or Alzheimers  Shocking right? And its easily avoidable! Elders with cognitive and memory problems like dementia or Alzheimer's can often forget simple things like even drinking water for example, it's important for them to have constant reminders at regular intervals all day to keep their hydration levels up.  BrioCare is a care app designed specifically for elderly needs powered by the good ole Alexa for seniors. It can be used f