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      • Braised Brisket & Root Vegetables
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      • Yogurt-Curry Marinated Chicken Thighs
      • Soba Noodle Stir Fry
      • Winter Vegetable Dal (Red Lentils)
      • Almond-Crusted Pork with Dipping Sauce
      • Broccoli & Goat Cheese Soufflé
      • Baked Tofu
      • Chicken with Snap Peas
      • Grilled Chicken & Vegetables
      • Smoky Barbecue Chicken
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      • Asian Noodles and Chicken
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      • Potato-Leek Bisque
      • White Bean Soup
      • Creamy Turnip Soup
      • Sweet Pea Soup
      • Easy & Quick Spicy Gazpacho
      • Mango Coconut Soup
      • Butternut Squash Soup with Pepitas
      • Pumpkin-Apple Soup
      • Carrot Soup with Yogurt
      • Velvety Squash Soup
      • Mushroom Soup with Barley & Thyme
    • Appetizers >
      • Roasted Red Pepper & Cheese Spread
      • Avocado-Yogurt Dip
      • Spinach-Artichoke Dip
      • Chili-Lime Peanuts
      • Buttermilk Ranch Dip
      • Creamy Spinach Feta Dip
      • White Bean Dip
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      • Herbed Chicken and Rice
      • Baked Salmon Dijon
      • Barbecued Chicken
      • Stir-Fried Beef & Vegetables
      • Macaroni and Cheese
      • Braised Brisket & Root Vegetables
      • Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe
      • Zucchini Lasagna
      • Yogurt-Curry Marinated Chicken Thighs
      • Soba Noodle Stir Fry
      • Winter Vegetable Dal (Red Lentils)
      • Almond-Crusted Pork with Dipping Sauce
      • Broccoli & Goat Cheese Soufflé
      • Baked Tofu
      • Chicken with Snap Peas
      • Grilled Chicken & Vegetables
      • Smoky Barbecue Chicken
      • Spicy 3-Bean Vegetarian Chili
      • Asian Noodles and Chicken
      • Herb-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin
      • Chicken and Dumplings
      • Pasta Primavera
      • Cauliflower Mac 'n' Cheese
      • Thyme & Garlic Roasted Turkey Breast
      • Roast Pork with Apples & Onions
      • Crisp-Crust Chicken Potpie
      • Marinated Chicken Breasts
      • Bourbon Glazed Samon
      • Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan
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      • Sweet Potato Tots
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      • Green Beans with Toasted Almonds
      • Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
      • Carrot Soufflé
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10 Ways Technology is Helping People Age at Home


The first step for a plan to age at home is to learn more about the services available to you through Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA). Then consider how these technologies can help as well.
  1. Smart pillboxes may also be called medication dispensers or automated medication management tools. These have come a long way from the pill organizers of old, with their tiny compartments for the time of day and the day of the week. Automatic dispensing, multi-week capacity, even the ability to alert caregivers, are just some of the features found in today’s smart pillboxes.

  2. Telemedicine, also referred to as Telehealth, offers benefits with few drawbacks. When routine office visits to a health care provider are difficult or impractical, a telemedicine visit takes less time, needs no transportation, allows access to more distant providers, and may even lessen the chance of a new infection.

  3. Motion-activated lights, also called motion-sensing lights,can be instrumental in preventing falls. Seniors don’t always remember to turn lights on or feel it isn’t necessary. There are many types and styles of motion-sensing lamps, fixtures, and bulbs available online or at your local home supply store.

  4. A smart doorbell is a simple installation that offers remote audio/visual convenience for safety and can provide remote access for caregivers.

  5. Smart security systems with remote cameras allow seniors to remain independent while ensuring that caregivers can check in at any time and emergency aid is available when needed.

  6. Smart fire and smoke alarms can differentiate the type of hazard and how to respond. Some detectors can sense smoke before it becomes visible, such as from a smoldering cigarette ember or electrical short circuit. Beyond the standard siren alarm, notifications can be sent to designated phones and in many cases, integrated with other home security systems.

  7. Induction cooktops operate without open flames or electric heating elements and so are inherently safer. Used with stainless steel or cast-iron cookware, these cooktops don’t get hot like a conventional stovetop and shut off when the pot or pan is removed.

  8. Water detection devices provide alerts for fixture leaks or overflow from a sink or bathtub. Most provide an audible alarm although some products can provide notification to caregivers via smartphone apps or security system integration.

  9. Keyless locks, which require using a keypad to enter a code, can be invaluable for individuals who misplace keys or who have difficulty with handling and turning small keys. Along with lever-style door hardware, this can be invaluable for seniors with reduced dexterity.
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  10. Voice-activated devices, like Portal from Facebook, can be a great asset for communication with family and friends.  Voice-activation provides the ease to start or receive a phone or video call. Once set up, simply saying, “call my son,” can start the call. For many seniors, this removes the fear of newer technologies which is often a stumbling block.
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