Sunday (April 7) is World Health Day, and on this day we can't overlook the role technology has played in helping us move towards a healthier lifestyle. This is especially true for the elderly and people with disabilities. We can't even imagine how important a role technology has played in their lives. Set medication alarms or give dietary recommendations. What has helped them further and made their lives even easier are virtual assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Nest.
These smart devices are proving to be a game-changer in the lives of elderly and disabled people. Make it easier to manage your daily tasks, increase productivity, promote smooth mornings, and improve your overall sense of well-being. Simple commands like “Alexa/Google, turn on the geyser at 8:30 a.m.” or “Alexa/Google, remind me to take my medication every night at 9 p.m.” become part of their daily routine. It has become. Let's take this opportunity to think of some more ways we can help these people and teach them a few more ways to use such virtual assistants.
Innovative ways to use virtual assistants for seniors and people with disabilities
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Helpful information about nutrition: Nest/Alexa serves as a valuable tool to promote healthier living by providing a wide range of resources and advice. By providing access to recipes, suggesting healthier food alternatives, and providing calories and nutritional information, we are your hub for health-related information. Users can simply ask a question like “Alexa/Google, how many calories are in a paratha?” Or, “Alexa/Google, share my avacado recipe” to help you make informed food decisions. Additionally, users can set reminders to stay hydrated by saying, “Alexa/Google, remind me to drink water every hour,” so they can maintain optimal water intake throughout the day.
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Helps users create a consistent workout schedule. The virtual assistant provides exercise suggestions and curated workout playlists from multiple music providers to bring variety and encouragement to your physical activity routine. Users can request quick training sessions, schedule timers for specific exercises like planks, and participate in yoga using different skills. For example, “Google/Alexa, suggest Surya his namaskar yoga pose for beginners,” “Google/Alexa, set his Plank timer for 3 minutes,” or “Google/Alexa, Just say, “Play my workout playlist.”
- Helps manage stress and mental health: Older adults often experience loneliness and isolation, especially if family members live far away. To address this, users can create meditations like the Audible sleep series by asking Google/Alexa a simple command like “Google/Alexa, play soft melodious songs to help me sleep.” and mindfulness tools. By saying “Google/Alexa, play guided meditation” or “Google/Alexa, play healing sounds” you can create a calm atmosphere at bedtime and help build a consistent sleep schedule. Masu.
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Strengthen connections and bring you closer to loved ones: Virtual assistants help users stay connected and socially engage with friends and family, contributing to their mental health. By issuing commands like “Google/Alexa, open Uno” or “Google/Alexa, play tic-tac-toe,” users can enjoy fun games and foster quality bonds with their loved ones. I can. Additionally, users can use their screen devices to video call elderly relatives by saying “Google/Alexa, video call, grandma,” reducing feelings of isolation and promoting a sense of belonging and social interaction. Positive impact on mental and emotional health.
On World Health Day, it is important to recognize the collaborative potential of technology to improve people's health and lifestyles and respond to different needs and preferences.
