Co-owner John Hilsher is a champion for in-home care in Austin.  His passion and mastery of customer service has reached the guru level.  His extensive collection of tools and 1970's era home secured his position as the staff handyman as well.  Away from work he can be found playing a never ending game of tug-of-war with his dogs and is anxiously awaiting his first child with his lovely wife.

The number one reason to buy mom an iPhone is...

Technology and aging in place are not generally discussed in the same conversation.  However, the last few months have brought us some wonderful innovations that are sure to help people live independently in their own homes.  Here in Central Texas and especially the Austin area there is no shortage of high tech solutions for the elderly.

 If you choose an assisted living alternative such as In-Home Care in Austin, you and your loved one will experience a greater level of freedom in your personal activities.  However, living at home carries with it certain responsibilities as well.  One of the most important responsibilities is medication management.  Generally, a persons medicines are managed by either themselves, a friend or family member, or a Registered Nurse. 

 Well, the Apple iPhone is about to get an application called “Auto Med” which is designed call the user when it is time to take a medication and tells them the type and dosage of the medicine to be taken. 

 The company that is developing the application is called Emerging Healthcare Solutions.  I have contacted them to find out more information on this product and will post back here if I find out more details.