Apps Caregivers Should Use in 2021

There's no question that being a caregiver for anyone at any age is a lot of hard work. There can be a lot of things to keep track of such as medical appointments, monitoring medications, assisting with basic needs such as ADLs (activities of daily living), meal preparation and so much more. Depending on the level of care included in your caregiving, long-term caregiving can take a toll on the caregivers mental and physical health. Stress and anxiety are very common feelings caregivers can have. We have come up with a list of apps you can easily download and use on your phone that may help you with your caregiving duties and mental health.

Lotsa Helping Hands

Lotsa Helping Hands powers online caring communities that help restore health and balance to caregivers’ lives. Our service brings together caregivers and volunteers through online communities that organize daily life during times of medical crisis or caregiver exhaustion in neighborhoods and communities worldwide. Caregivers benefit from the gifts of much needed help, emotional support, and peace of mind, while volunteers find meaning in giving back to those in need.

Caring Village

Caring Village is the only easy-to-use dashboard and mobile app designed specifically for family caregivers, like you, making it easier, safer, and less stressful to care for an aging loved one. Your personalized village becomes the "Command Center" for all of your caregiving activities. Invite family, friends, neighbors, and care professionals to share in the care.

eCare21

eCare21 is a mobile platform that links friends, family, caregivers and healthcare professionals in a patient centered model of care. The eCare21 solution provides active real-time & asynchronous remote patient monitoring, medication management, and data analytic capabilities in support of subacute eldercare & chronic disease management.

Sanvello

Sanvello is an evidence-based mobile care solution created by clinical experts that allows you to access on-demand help for stress, anxiety, and depression. Sanvello uses clinically validated techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that are designed to work together to help you learn how to feel happier. Their mission is to help people build the life skills they need - anytime, anywhere, and in any way they choose.

Serenity Engage

Serenity Engage is a HIPAA-compliant app that let’s your team communicate fast and often, thereby keeping families feeling connected and in-touch with the care of their loved one. If you're loved one is in a senior living facility, get regular updates from the care team about them. This might be photos, videos, or just a short note that says, “Your mom smiled big today when we looked at your picture.” 

Podcasts

Podcasts are an audio program, very similar to talk radio except you subscribe to the program on your phone or tablet to listen rather than a radio station. Some senior living communities have their own podcasts that can be listened to directly from their websites. Other ways to find podcasts include Sirius XM, iTunes, Spotify, Audible, and/or SoundCloud. Most of these are free apps and you can search through their libraries filled with thousands of podcasts. 

Conclusion

We hope you find these apps easy to use and helpful. Whether you're in need of more medical appointment organization for the one you're caring for, coordinating cares between family members, or simply looking for other caregivers to talk to, one of these apps should help you.