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April 28, 2025 35 mins

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 — and they don't sugarcoat it. They finish up with a discussion about the real costs of assisted living, how to plan ahead, and even a surprise tech troubleshooting update about Barry’s iPhone call quality woes. (Hint: It involves Wi-Fi Calling playing ping-pong.)

Show notes and resources are here:  https://bit.ly/caretechandtips-resources 

⏱️ Timestamps

  • 00:00 – Bobby’s Easter “Vintage” Shirt Story

  • 02:00 – Easter Celebrations and Family Gatherings

  • 04:00 – Virtual Doctor Appointments for Seniors: Bobby’s Experience

  • 06:00 – How to Prepare for a Virtual Medical Visit (Checklist)

  • 12:00 – Assisted Living: When Is It Time?

  • 18:00 – Health Red Flags to Watch For

  • 24:00 – How Much Does Assisted Living Really Cost?

  • 29:00 – How to Financially Plan for Assisted Living

  • 31:30 – Barry's iPhone 16 Wi-Fi Calling Mystery (And the Fix)

  • 35:00 – Wrap Up and Teasers for Next Time

Key Topics

  • How to successfully pull off virtual medical appointments for seniors

  • Tech tips for making virtual health visits easy and stress-free

  • How to spot the warning signs that it may be time for assisted living

  • Breaking down the emotional and financial realities of assisted living

  • Barry’s troubleshooting saga: How strong Wi-Fi and strong cell signals can fight each other and wreck your phone calls

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