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With work responsibilities of having less time than you need, you might be looking for easier family healthcare. Today, apps and devices on your phone or tablet are a massive help.
Telemedicine Apps and Devices
Telemedicine is simply a way of getting healthcare remotely. The camera and USB systems of phones and tablets mean your healthcare professionals can see you in real-time and measure specific things. For example, TelScope devices allow your dentist to examine your child’s mouth from the comfort of your home. Making it less scary for the kids and more convenient for you. You can also use tools that connect to your smartphone to measure heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen levels. Or simply use your device’s camera for a face-to-face consultation.
Fitness and Wellness Apps
Fitness and wellness apps were among the first to be produced for app stores. While some people think these are a waste of time, they offer many valuable features. Some of the best fitness apps are developed with advice and input from expert instructors. And they come with features such as daily goals, motivational guidance and dietary information. And you can also get your children into developing a fitness routine with apps like Fitness Kids and Super Stretch Yoga. Starting exercise early is easier and they are likely to carry on into adulthood.
Baby Apps for Easier Family Healthcare
As a parent, you will know that babies require constant care and attention. But looking after them is as draining as it is rewarding. Fortunately, you can get a little help from some of the excellent apps designed specifically for baby and toddler care. Here are some of the best:
- Baby Connect: tool for managing sleeping, appointments, feeds and anything else.
- Baby Nursing Tracker: reminds you of feeds and lets you record and track consumption.
- Winnie: a community-based app to find preschools, baby-friendly places and advice.
There is more to looking after young children than people realise. So you aren’t alone if you feel exhausted or find it tricky. Fortunately, these apps and many more can help you stay organised. Other notable apps include Kinedu for tracking development and Speech Blubs for language.
Medication Trackers
Keeping track of medication is one of the trickiest parts of managing a condition. For an adult, it’s a pain in the butt. But for kids, it can be missed entirely. And as a parent, you might find it challenging to manage medication for yourself and any children. Of course, you can do your best. But even then, sometimes you can simply forget. Which isn’t suitable for severe illnesses like diabetes or epilepsy. But you needn’t worry if you use apps like Medisafe Pill Minder. Of course, it will remind you to take medication. But you can also track appointments and visits.
Medical Identification Apps
If you are diagnosed with a condition like diabetes or epilepsy, you can wear a medical bracelet or necklace. These let anyone helping you know that you have a medical condition or what it is. However, that is usually about as far as it goes. But you can use apps such as Medical ID, which can be a great help. Especially for children who might need immediate specialist attention. You can enter your child’s medical details, which are accessible from the home screen. So anyone who finds them knows what they have, blood type and contact details.
Summary
Easier family healthcare isn’t impossible. You can use telemedicine devices with your phone, keep track of your baby with specific apps and install medical ID apps in case of emergency.
