080 – Interview: Smartwatches as Medical Alert Devices<br> (What to Know & How to Choose)

December 13, 2018
080 – Interview: Smartwatches as Medical Alert Devices<br> (What to Know & How to Choose)
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080 – Interview: Smartwatches as Medical Alert Devices<br> (What to Know & How to Choose)

Dec 13 2018 |

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Show Notes

In This Episode:

Dr. K talks with Richard Caro, PhD, a co-founder of Tech-Enhanced Life, who recently spent a few weeks carefully testing and reviewing four types of smartwatches that can serve as medical alert devices in the event of a fall or other personal health emergency. They discuss:

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068 – Interview: Putting Older Adults at the Center of Technology Conversations

010 – Interview: Choosing a Wearable Medical Alert System for Older Adults

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