Why Are Some of Us Still Not Seizing Technology

We have all read about technology, we see it all the time, but why are some of us still not seizing it?  Whether you are afraid to move forward or enjoy staying behind that’s okay. I too, was hesitant in getting a smartphone, but, my daughter said “just try it and if you don’t like it we can take it back.”  Today, I thank her for pushing me to try something new.  Maybe you too can motivate yourself by keeping track of non-productive or wasted time. Plus think of it this way, you can never get the time back because it’s gone.  It does not matter who you are, technology is here to stay and it can be beneficial for all.

I travel from Monterey County into San Luis Obispo and stop at several coffee shops along the way. I am a people watcher, but I am also an administrative business consultant.  Companies hire me to watch office or administrative staff perform their jobs.  I can observe office inefficiencies and implement a clear and concise system to streamline office procedures. 

One day, while having coffee I wondered why the man next to me was calling the bank for his balance.  Why would he not download an app from his bank and set up bank alerts for his balances?  At the same time there was a gentlemen in the corner yelling on the telephone at his secretary, because he needed a fax.  Why hasn’t anyone told him about EFax, My fax, or free fax?

It all boils down to technology.  If we really look around we have many options at our fingertips to assist us in doing just about everything.  I suggest, trying something different on a project or task you do daily.  In doing so, you will save time and get more done, plus you will become fast, well-organized, and surprisingly involved in technology.

A Personal Assistant for your Baby Boomer Parent

Let’s talk about Baby Boomer statistics.  The U.S. population age 65 and older will double in size from 43.1 million in 2012 to 83.7 million in 2050, the U.S. Census Bureau said By 2030, about one in five Americans will be older than 65.  Americans are now living longer healthier lives.

Statistics show that baby boomer children worry excessively about their parents.  We visit or call our parents daily.  We ask our parents to check in with us.  When we notice the small changes in their daily routines we get anxious.  Such as mail accumulating on the kitchen table, dishes in the sink, and wearing the same clothes.    Helping an aging parent can bring out the best and the worst in everyone. We want to help our parents but how do we approach them without taking their dignity? 

We definitely want our parents to keep their independence. But what is a child to do?  Here is where a Personal Assistant can help your parent.  You can approach your parent by saying “let’s find you a Personal Assistant.”  They may look at you strange, but you will notice a light bulb go on over their head.  Tell your parents let’s make a list of items or chores they feel are necessary on a daily basis.  Let them prioritize the list.  This gives your parents a sense of control.  If you tell your parents they need a caregiver.  Do you know what they will do?  How about lock you out of the house and tell you not to come back.  If your parents do not need medical attention a Personal Assistant is more cost-efficient than a caregiver. A Personal Assistant can help your parent with preparing meals, lite housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping, pharmacy, hair salon, nail salon, doctor appointments.  They can also take your parents to the museum, opera, symphony and maybe a musical.  How about reading books, magazines, taking a walk, making sure pets have water and food daily, gardening and filling bird feeders, etc.

We want to avoid the expense of nursing homes and assisted care facilities.  Let’s keep our parent’s at home.  It is a huge undertaking but the quality of life is better in the comfort of their own home.  What makes our Agency different?  We take the time to match our clients with an appropriate Personal Assistant.  This means, if your parents are artsy we find a Personal Assistant that is artsy.  We feel it is important to match our clients accordingly, because our Agency forecasts long-term relationships. We notice that our clients become more engaged and are interested in getting out and becoming more social.

Thank you for taking the time to read about our Agency and what we can do for your baby boomer parents.  Our Agency is licensed, insured and bonded.