Virtual Visits and Big Decisions: Tech, Care, and Tough Calls

Care Tech and Tips

In this episode, Barry and Bobby get real about family time, technology wins, and some of the heavy conversations that come with caregiving. Bobby shares a recent success pulling off a virtual medical appointment for his mom, complete with a how-to guide on making telehealth work smoothly. Barry then dives into the signs that it might be time to consider assisted living for a loved one — and they don't sugarcoat it. They finish up with a discussion about the real costs of assisted living, how to plan ahead, and even a surprise tech troubleshooting update about Barry’s iPhone call quality woes. (Hint: It involves Wi-Fi Calling playing ping-pong.)

Show notes and resources are here: https://bit.ly/caretechandtips-resources

⏱️ Timestamps

• 00:00 – Bobby’s Easter “Vintage” Shirt Story

• 02:00 – Easter Celebrations and Family Gatherings

• 04:00 – Virtual Doctor Appointments for Seniors: Bobby’s Experience

• 06:00 – How to Prepare for a Virtual Medical Visit (Checklist)

• 12:00 – Assisted Living: When Is It Time?

• 18:00 – Health Red Flags to Watch For

• 24:00 – How Much Does Assisted Living Really Cost?

• 29:00 – How to Financially Plan for Assisted Living

• 31:30 – Barry's iPhone 16 Wi-Fi Calling Mystery (And the Fix)

• 35:00 – Wrap Up and Teasers for Next Time

Key Topics

• How to successfully pull off virtual medical appointments for seniors

• Tech tips for making virtual health visits easy and stress-free

• How to spot the warning signs that it may be time for assisted living

• Breaking down the emotional and financial realities of assisted living

• Barry’s troubleshooting saga: How strong Wi-Fi and strong cell signals can fight each other and wreck your phone calls