09/26/2026
Caring for an aging parent?
Wearable devices can collect information about sleep, heart rate, activity, falls, blood oxygen and location. Could these be a useful addition to your caregiving team or should you take a pass? Two of the most popular options are the Apple Watch and the Oura Ring. But before we turn Mom into a walking laboratory, there is a bigger question:
Can this information actually help an adult child care for an aging parent? The answer, in my opinion, and with some important caveats, is yes. Learn more and read the studies: https://easeintoaging.com/aura-ring-vs-apple-watch/