The Right Technology for Your Aging Parent, Not the Most Technology
Dignity-centered guidance from a gerontologist for families navigating aging technology at home. Based in Houston, serving families nationwide by video.
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What working with GTG looks like
Eleanor, 87 -Aging Well at Home
Heart disease, fall risk, medication complexity, isolation
“Eleanor’s daughter called me not after a crisis, but because she could feel one coming.
After spending time with Eleanor in her home, watching how she moved, where she held
on, how she managed her medications, I put together a plan built around her life, not a
checklist.”
What we put in place:
- Medical Guardian (www.medicalguardian.com) - Alert device with automatic fall
detection she never had to think about - Hero smart dispenser (herohealth.com) - Took the guesswork out of medications and
sent her daughter a quiet alert if a dose was missed - ViewClix frame (viewclix.com) - On her side table so a familiar face could check in
every day without Eleanor navigating any technology - Smart home sensors gave her family quiet visibility without making her feel watched
- Targeted home safety modifications addressing exactly where her fall risk was highest
Six months later Eleanor was still home. Her daughter told me she sleeps through the night for the first time in years.
No crisis. No fall. No ambulance in the driveway.
GTG does not endorse specific products. All recommendations are based on individual assessment.
Finding the Right Support for Your Loved One
Three ways to work together, depending on where your family is right now. Every engagement is delivered virtually, nationwide, and starts with listening, not a product list.
Technology Triage Call
Start here if you have one pressing question
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 60-minute video or phone call with Dr. Mansfield
- One-page written action summary within 2 business days
- Specific product and resource recommendations where they fit
OFFER 02
Assessment & Care Decision Plan
Start here if the situation has more than one moving part
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- In-depth virtual assessment, the full GTG family intake
- Your written Care Decision Plan, typically 15–20 pages
- Technology recommendations, including what not to buy and why
- Follow-up call to walk through the plan together
- 30 days of email support
Implementation Package
Start here if you want it handled, not just planned
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Everything in the Assessment & Care Decision Plan
- Technology sourcing and setup coordination
- Two virtual training sessions for your loved one and family
- Caregiver guidance so everyone knows their part
- 90 days of follow-up support
Questions Families Ask
Not sure whether you need a gerontologist, a geriatrician, or a care manager? Start here: we wrote a plain-language guide to who does what.
A gerontologist reviews your parent's health, daily routines, home layout, and existing devices, then recommends a short list of technology that fits how they actually live. No product sales, no commissions.
Not Sure Which Service Is Right for You?
We are happy to talk through your situation and help you find the best fit.