In this episode of Care, Tech & Tips, Bobby and Barry dive into a mix of caregiving challenges, tech tips, and even some unexpected (and slightly questionable) problem-solving strategies.

Topics Covered:

• Caregiving Updates: Bobby shares stories about his mom locking out a caregiver and his father-in-law’s tech adventures.
• Assistive Access Mode on iPhones: Why it’s great for accessibility but needs a little ongoing management.
• The Unexpected Way to Unlock a Phone: A jaw-dropping story about how someone accessed a loved one's phone after their passing.
• The "Talk" You Need to Have: Why discussing account access and digital legacy planning is crucial.
• Online Shopping & Romance Scams: How to keep your loved ones (and yourself) from getting conned.
• Storage Management for Seniors: Helping older family members manage their phone storage before it becomes a crisis.
• The Chopstick Diet Hack? Barry’s surprising take on how using chopsticks might improve your health.
• The 10-5-10 Eating Method: A simple trick to slow down your eating and feel fuller with less food.

Bonus: Why Apple’s 5GB of free iCloud storage is a joke, and what you should do instead.

Welcome to another episode of CareTech & Tips! In this episode, Barry and Bobby dive into:

• Scam Alerts: Medicare scams, toll booth schemes, and data breach traps.
• Caregiver Chronicles: Grocery shopping for loved ones and making smarter tech choices.
• Tech Simplified: Teaching seniors to embrace self-checkout and battling scammy AI pitfalls.
• Legacy Prep: Managing online accounts after a loved one passes away.

We also share personal caregiving stories, laugh over food quirks, and discuss AI tools to make your life easier. Don’t miss this episode filled with practical advice and relatable moments!

Have a topic or question? Email us at caretechandtips@gmail.com.

Episode Title: Caregiving 2025: AI, Wills, and Scams

Episode Summary:
Welcome to 2025! In this episode, Barry and Bobby dive into a wide range of caregiving topics to kick off the new year. From leveraging AI like ChatGPT to simplify caregiving tasks, to navigating the challenges of probate and estate planning, they’ve got you covered. Plus, the hosts discuss how to protect yourself and your loved ones from scams targeting caregivers and seniors.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

1. AI in Caregiving: How tools like ChatGPT can simplify complex tasks like filling out Social Security forms.
2. Estate Planning Insights: Why having a will is essential and how to handle probate efficiently.
3. Scam Alerts: Recognizing and avoiding tech support, phishing, and package delivery scams.
4. Caregiver Preparedness: The importance of tough conversations about end-of-life planning.

Community Shoutouts:
Special thanks to our growing community across the U.S. and beyond, with listeners from Colorado, Chicago, Denmark, and even Russia!

Resources Mentioned:

• Social Security Form SSA-10
• ChatGPT by OpenAI: openai.com
• Probate and estate planning tips

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• Email: caretechandtips@gmail.com
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