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Stay Cool and Ride Easy

Stay Cool and Ride Easy

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️ 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."

Key Topics:

  • Heat dome warnings and heat stroke signs to watch for

  • Tips for keeping seniors safe and cool

  • HVAC maintenance and hydration reminders

  • New ride services that cater to seniors—smartphone optional!

  • Personal stories about simple tech tasks that aren’t always so simple

  • Time zone bugs, clock confusion, and how caregivers can help with “easy” phone features

️ Timestamps:

  • 00:00 – Welcome & heat wave reality check

  • 01:00 – Recognizing signs of heat stroke in seniors

  • 02:30 – AC maintenance & hydration reminders

  • 03:30 – Barry’s personal heat warning symptom

  • 05:38 – Ride services for seniors (Uber Caregiver, GoGo Grandparent, etc.)

  • 10:00 – Helping seniors with simple tech tasks (alarm clocks, time settings)

  • 13:00 – Obscure phone bug from a cell tower

  • 13:30 – Shout-out to new listeners in New Orleans & Slidell!

Resources Mentioned:

  • Uber Caregiver

  • Uber Call to Ride

  • Lyft Silver

  • GoGo Grandparent

  • Arrive

  • SilverRide

  • Comfort Keepers

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

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