Care Tech and Tips
"Care Tech & Tips" is like tech support meets family therapy, with two guys who’ve been there. The podcast that helps you bring order to caregiving chaos. Get smarter with tech, money, and care strategies—without the overwhelm. We keep it real, light, and actually helpful.
Episodes
In this episode, Barry and Bobby swap stories about the crossover between caregiving, tech frustrations, and everyday home life. Bobby kicks things off with a home renovation project for his mom, complete with construction noise, remote monitoring via cameras, and a surprise internet outage. Barry jumps in with his own tale of upgrading his dad’s iPhone, getting forced into iOS 26, and d...
Barry experiments with a new recording setup while he and Bobby catch up on family, caregiving, and—of course—technology. Barry shares the saga of helping his dad navigate the real estate market (finances, Zillow, and chasing unicorn houses), while Bobby talks about exploring fall-detection tech for loved ones. The conversation flows naturally into Apple’s latest features—fall detection,...
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In this packed episode, Barry and Bobby cover the latest in caregiving tech, health updates, and a few curveballs life throws at us. From Apple’s life-saving features to IRS rule changes, we’ve got you covered with practical tips, laughs, and real-world advice.
Timestamps
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00:00 – Back-to-school cha...
Join Barry and Bobby as they dive into the world of email spoofing, passkeys, and caregiving syndrome. Discover how to protect yourself from digital scams, simplify your online security, and manage the emotional toll of caregiving. With practical tips and a touch of humor, this episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the complexities of modern tech and caregiving.
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In this grab bag episode, Barry and Bobby cover everything from scams and digital hygiene to emotional moments in caregiving. Barry opens up with a story about learning the hard way that being “right” isn’t always helpful—especially in caregiving situations. They debunk the overhyped 16-billion credential breach, share essential password and scam-spotting tips, give an update on DMV ID c...
️ Episode 20 – “Stay Cool and Ride Easy”
Show Notes:
This week, Barry and Bobby dive into extreme summer heat and how it uniquely affects seniors and their caregivers—plus, they uncover the magic of senior-friendly ride services that don’t require a smartphone. And yes, Barry once again brings the cookies from the "retired nap club."
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Heat dome warning...
Summary:
Barry and Bobby cover a wide spectrum of caregiver insights in this info-packed episode. They start with the importance of "margin" in daily life, then dive into cognitive screening tools like the BOCA and MOCA tests. They discuss the Real ID deadline (yep, it happened!) and break down the DMV scam surge. Barry shares a clever reminder system for his dad using iOS shortcuts, whi...
In this early summer episode of Care, Tech & Tips, Barry and Bobby unpack the challenges—and the laughs—that come with traveling during peak wedding season, especially when elderly loved ones are in tow. From construction-packed airports to overzealous Siri mishaps, this one’s full of practical advice and real-life anecdotes.
You’ll get five must-know airport travel tips for caregive...
Show Notes Summary:
In this packed episode, Barry and Bobby return after a short break to dive into the tangled world of caregiving, tech hacks, and emotional resilience. They cover everything from fighting spam FaceTime calls to getting an elderly parent started with grocery lists on Apple Reminders. They share hilarious, frustrating, and heartwarming stories about remote troub...
In this episode, Barry and Bobby get real about family time, technology wins, and some of the heavy conversations that come with caregiving. Bobby shares a recent success pulling off a virtual medical appointment for his mom, complete with a how-to guide on making telehealth work smoothly. Barry then dives into the signs that it might be time to consider assisted living for a loved one —...
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Barry and Bobby dive into the realities of caregiving from a distance—especially when surgeries, travel, and unpredictable tech snags get tossed into the mix. From planning shoulder surgery logistics for a solo senior living with pets, to tackling the emotional and logistical whiplash of funerals, they don’t shy away from the hard stuff. Plus, Barry’s MVNO switch for his dad hit...
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In this episode, Barry and Bobby dive deep into three hot topics: robot vacuums that don’t suck (or, rather, do), cellular plans that make financial and practical sense for caregivers and loved ones, and remote screen sharing tools that can save hours of phone-based tech support. Plus, Barry drops a crisp iPhone tip that can instantly improve call quality, especially fo...
Episode Summary
Barry and Bobby are back from their “short break” and dive into a packed episode covering everything from nostalgic road trips and family travel logistics to the ever-changing landscape of tech upgrades. They discuss helping aging parents with taxes, cooking tips, and the importance of knowing when to upgrade your devices—whether it’s a phone, laptop, or even a w...
Gaming isn’t just for kids anymore! In this episode of Care, Tech & Tips, Barry and Bobby dive into the world of senior-friendly games—highlighting the best brain-boosting apps, the red flags of scammy downloads, and why some games could be more harmful than helpful.
What’s inside this episode?
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The top-rated games designed to keep seniors mentally sharp
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How to avoid sneaky...
In this episode of Care, Tech & Tips, Bobby and Barry dive into a mix of caregiving challenges, tech tips, and even some unexpected (and slightly questionable) problem-solving strategies.
Topics Covered:
- Caregiving Updates: Bobby shares stories about his mom locking out a caregiver and his father-in-law’s tech adventures.
- Assistive Access Mode on iPhones: Why it’s great for acce...
Welcome to another episode of CareTech & Tips! In this episode, Barry and Bobby dive into:
- Scam Alerts: Medicare scams, toll booth schemes, and data breach traps.
- Caregiver Chronicles: Grocery shopping for loved ones and making smarter tech choices.
- Tech Simplified: Teaching seniors to embrace self-checkout and battling scammy AI pitfalls.
- Legacy Prep: Managing online accounts a...
Episode Title: Caregiving 2025: AI, Wills, and Scams
Episode Summary:
Welcome to 2025! In this episode, Barry and Bobby dive into a wide range of caregiving topics to kick off the new year. From leveraging AI like ChatGPT to simplify caregiving tasks, to navigating the challenges of probate and estate planning, they’ve got you covered. Plus, the hosts discuss how to protect yourself and y...
We are taking a short break over the holidays. We'll be back to our every other week schedule on January 13th. Happy Holidays to you all.
Follow along as Barry guides you through a progressive muscle relaxation technique you can use every day to help your body recapture what "normal" feels like.
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