As we age, we tend to become a little Forgetful. Whether you have noticed you seem to misplace items more often, or you are the child of someone who is becoming increasingly more forgetful, there are 6 things that can be automated to save stress, time, worry and money.
1. Sprinklers
Yard work is an excellent way to spend time, and it sure makes a home look wonderful, but if a sprinkler is left on and forgotten, it can mean very high water bills, flooding and possibly days until the sprinkler is turned off. Changing over to an automated sprinkler system prevents this and still allows for proper yard care, just without the worry and stress.
2. Check Deposits
Direct deposit has been available for quite a few years now, but still many seniors do not take advantage of it. Direct deposit can save trips to the bank, gas, mileage and worry. Automate your government checks to go directly into your checking account to ensure it gets there without the stress of planning a trip to the bank or misplacing it.
3. Prescription Refills
Did you know that you can automate your Prescription refills? If you have a prescription to be filled monthly, that process can be automated through several pharmacies offering this service. Without prompt, your prescription can be refilled and the pharmacy will then call, email, or even text you that your prescription is ready.
4. Groceries
Going grocery shopping each week can be time consuming and take a lot of memory with lists, planning and weekly changes. To assist with this, there are several companies that provide personal shopping for you. Some programs have online setup and even save previous weeks lists so the whole process is simple and easy. Then, the groceries are delivered to your home, without any stress or forgetfulness.
5. Pet Care
As we age, remembering to care for our pets can become increasingly difficult. To combat this, there are several ways to automate Pet Care. First, there are bulk water and food feeders that give pets a week’s worth of food with little effort on your part. Just set a weekly reminder to refill, and your pets are fed and watered. Also, if you are no longer able to take your pet for walks or to the groomers, several charity organizations, such as Volunteers of America offer this service for free.
6. Home Cleaning
It can be hard to remember to clean your home weekly, and in some cases, it may be impossible to do this task due to medical reasons. If this is the case, there are several automated home cleaning options available. Some weekly cleaning services can set up payments through online bill pay, automating the process even further. Just schedule them the day before trash day to ensure the garbage is taken out and you are Worry Free.
Bonus Tips: It is important as we get older to take precautions with an Identification Bracelet. Sometimes it can be difficult to remember a Phone Number or an address, so with an identification bracelet featuring your name, address and a contact phone number on it, you can always be prepared. It may also be time to consider a medical alert bracelet if you have health problems and may be alone when an emergency arises. Check out all of our medical alert bracelets.
Becoming Forgetful?
So, as we continue to age and become a little more forgetful, it’s important to automate these 6 things for an easier and worry free life. Are there any other things you’ve automated to make your life easier? We look forward to hearing from you.
Written by Amy Trenton
