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
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00:00 – Bobby’s Easter “Vintage” Shirt Story
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02:00 – Easter Celebrations and Family Gatherings
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04:00 – Virtual Doctor Appointments for Seniors: Bobby’s Experience
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06:00 – How to Prepare for a Virtual Medical Visit (Checklist)
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12:00 – Assisted Living: When Is It Time?
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18:00 – Health Red Flags to Watch For
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24:00 – How Much Does Assisted Living Really Cost?
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29:00 – How to Financially Plan for Assisted Living
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31:30 – Barry's iPhone 16 Wi-Fi Calling Mystery (And the Fix)
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35:00 – Wrap Up and Teasers for Next Time
Key Topics
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How to successfully pull off virtual medical appointments for seniors
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Tech tips for making virtual health visits easy and stress-free
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How to spot the warning signs that it may be time for assisted living
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Breaking down the emotional and financial realities of assisted living
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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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