Spam Calls, Screen Sharing, and the Matrix: Caregiving Tech for the Overwhelmed

Care Tech and Tips

In this episode of Care Tech and Tips, Barry Johnson and Bobby Clark dive into the wild world of caregiving tech. From battling the endless spam calls to unraveling the mysteries of banking for our loved ones, we've got it all. We also geek out about the fresh iOS 18 features, like screen sharing (because explaining tech over the phone is so last year). Plus, Barry and Bobby break down the Eisenhower Matrix—fancy talk for “how not to lose your mind” when caregiving—and introduce Assistive Access, the tech that makes smartphones senior-friendly.

Takeaways

• Spam calls be gone! We talk about how to block those pesky callers using built-in phone features.
• iOS 18 is here to save us all with screen sharing for when "turn it off and on again" doesn’t cut it.
• The Eisenhower Matrix: Helping you figure out what’s urgent and what can wait (like that laundry you’ve ignored).
• Knowing your loved one's banking situation can save a lot of headaches.
• Automatic bill drafts = less stress. Seriously, let the robots handle it!
• Assistive Access makes smartphones easy enough for even your most tech-resistant relatives.
• Embrace technology—it’s your caregiving sidekick.
• Thinking about a phone upgrade? We’ll tell you when it’s worth it.
• Keeping communication open is the key to smooth financial management for your loved ones.
• Apps like Cash App and Venmo: Making caregiving payments feel less like a chore and more like, well, a tap on your phone.

Links

• Eisenhower Matrix: https://www.eisenhower.me/
• Team Viewer: https://www.teamviewer.com/
• Gazelle (Buy/Sell Gentle Used Phones): https://buy.gazelle.com/
• Apple Refurbished Devices: https://www.apple.com/shop/refurbished
• Apple/IOS Assistive Access: https://support.apple.com/guide/assistive-access-iphone/welcome/ios
• Send Unknown Callers Directly to Voicemail, Apple: https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/iphone/iphe4b3f7823/ios
• Send Unknown Callers Directly to Voicemail, Android: https://www.foxnews.com/tech/how-send-spam-calls-directly-voicemail-your-phone

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Care Tech and Tips
• 03:21 Managing Spam Calls and Phone Features
• 06:05 Eisenhower Matrix for Caregiving
• 11:56 Banking and Financial Management for Loved Ones
• 19:31 iOS 18 Features for Caregiving
• 29:14 Assistive Access and Simplifying Technology