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Using The Gig Economy 
Transportation apps like these are also an excellent way for seniors to make 
some extra money through the gig economy. What is the gig economy? When 
you’re on the other side of the app as a driver, you can set your schedule to fit 
your lifestyle and take as many or as few rides as you’d like. Aside from 
money, taking on a gig job can help keep you active through using technology, 
communicating 
daily with customers, and getting out around your town. 

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Technology Has Changed How We Stay Safe
One of the best ways technology has changed our lives is in keeping us safer. 
Through technology, we’re living longer than ever before. While there have 
been countless technology advances in hospitals and medicine, there are also 
new technologies we can use at home. These enhance our everyday lives with 
safety and protection. 
IoT Safety Devices
For seniors or people with disabilities, IoT devices are some of the best 
technologies for keeping them safe at home. One great example is fall 
detection technology. Through wearables or floor and bed sensors, small 
devices are capable of knowing when someone falls. Once these sensors go off, 
caregivers are 
alerted through intercoms or mobile alerts. 
Medical Alert Systems
Outside of IoT devices, simple medical alerts can keep the elderly or disabled 
safe. At its most basic level, a medical alert is usually a base station that comes 
with a wearable emergency button. The user presses the button when they 
need assistance, and a caregiver or loved one nearby is alerted to check on 
them. 

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Medical alert systems come as either monitored or non-monitored devices. A 
non-monitored device works as we described above, and a series of numbers 
are pre-programmed as emergency contacts. With non-monitored devices, you 
won’t be put in touch with 911 responders unless your emergency contacts call 
them for you.
Companies like MobileHelp and Medical Guardian provide monitored medical 
alert systems. These companies provide the medical alert equipment while 
also hosting a staff of remote monitoring operators (either outsourced or in-
house). Typically, you don’t have to pay for the equipment, but the companies 
require a monthly fee to be able to provide 
the monitoring service. 
Monitored alert devices are a huge benefit to older adults or seniors staying 
home by themselves. The devices allow help to be only the click of a button 
away should family members or caregivers be too far or unable to assist. The 
monitored devices also sometimes come with connectivity apps so that family 
caregivers can stay up to date with senior care. The apps will show when 
emergency buttons are pressed and can also provide activity monitoring 
through home or wristband sensors.