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Hello and welcome back to the Paddock Room.

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I'm Margo.

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Today we will discuss mobile health for seniors.

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As technology advances, mobile devices such as smart phones and tablets are increasingly

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useful for tracking health and fitness.

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Wayne, what is mobile health?

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Mobile health also known as M Health refers to using mobile devices to monitor and manage

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health and wellness.

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There are various ways in which mobile health can benefit seniors from monitoring medication

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schedules to tracking physical activity.

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One of the key benefits of mobile health is that it enables users to take an active role

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in their own health care.

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By tracking their health data, they can identify patterns and potential issues before they

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become serious.

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Many different types of mobile health apps and devices are available to seniors ranging

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from simple pedometers to more advanced devices that track vital signs such as blood pressure

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and heart rate.

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Some mobile health devices can even alert emergency services if the user's fall or

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experiences a medical emergency.

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But let's start by exploring some of the more basic mobile health tools available to seniors.

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First and foremost, there are countless apps available for tracking physical activities.

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These apps can help users set fitness goals, track their progress, and receive reminders

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to stay active.

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Some popular fitness apps for seniors include MyFitnessPal, Fitbit, MapMyWalk.

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Another important aspect of mobile health is medication managing.

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Taking track of dosage and timing can be challenging for folks who take multiple medications.

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Fortunately, there are apps available that can help seniors manage their medication.

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Some popular medication management apps include Metasafe and Pill Reminder.

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In addition to physical activity and medication management, mobile health can track important

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health metrics such as blood pressure and blood sugar levels.

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Various mobile health devices are available that can measure these metrics and transmit

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the data to a smartphone or tablet.

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This allows seniors to keep track of their health over time and identify potential health

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issues before they become serious.

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But as with any technology, it is important to be aware of the potential privacy and security

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concerns when using mobile health apps and devices.

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It is always a good idea to research any app or device before downloading it or using it

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to ensure that it is secure and trustworthy.

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Mobile health has the potential to greatly benefit users by enabling them to take an

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active role in their own health care.

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Whether they are looking to track physical activity, manage medications, or monitor

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vital signs, a mobile health app or device can help.

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Another important aspect of mobile health is telemedicine.

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Wayne, can you explain what that is and how it can benefit listeners?

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Telemedicine refers to using telecommunication and information technology to provide clinical

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health care from a distance.

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This can include virtual appointments with doctors or specialists, remote monitoring

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of vital signs or symptoms, or even telehealth coaching for weight loss or chronic disease

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management.

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Now, that sounds like a convenient option for seniors with difficulty traveling to appointments.

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Are there any downsides or limitations to telemedicine?

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Well, there are some concerns around privacy and security when sharing personal health information

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online.

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And, of course, telemedicine can only replace some in-person appointments, especially for

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procedures or exams that require physical touch or examination.

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But telehealth medicine can be a great option for routine checkups and some specialized

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care.

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That makes sense.

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Are there any other mobile health technologies that seniors should be aware of?

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As I mentioned earlier, there are many apps and devices available for users to monitor

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and manage their health, such as blood pressure monitor, glucose meters, and medication reminders.

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There are also apps for tracking nutrition, exercise, and sleep, as well as mental health

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apps for managing stress and anxiety.

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Wayne, it's amazing how much technology is available to help users take control of their

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health.

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That's impressive.

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Can you recommend any mobile health apps for our listeners?

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Sure.

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As I may have mentioned, seniors can use numerous medical mobile health apps to manage their

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health condition.

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For example, there is MyFitnessPOW, which can help seniors track their diet and exercise

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habits.

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PillPAC can also help seniors manage their medication by providing reminders and delivering

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them to their homes.

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Those are great recommendations.

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Before we wrap up, Wayne, do you have any final thoughts about mobile health for seniors?

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Yes, mobile health technology can potentially improve seniors' quality of life by promoting

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self-management of their health conditions.

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However, seniors must use mobile health technology safely and responsibly to ensure they receive

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the full benefits of these technologies.

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Absolutely.

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As with all of the information we share here, flex your Google search muscles, log into

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our website, www.talking-tech.org, or call our helpline.

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That number is 215-406-HELP.

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That's 215-406-4357.

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Well, I see that's all the time I have for today.

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It has been my pleasure to be here and I look forward to the next time we can do it again.

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I wish you all a farewell.

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Talking Tech with Wayne podcast was produced by Grey Geek Productions, hosted by Margo

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Jones and Wayne Hunter.

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It was Transparser Blue Jazz by Stefan Cartonberg.