Digital Wellbeing for Carers: When Tools Help, and When They Hurt
Carers increasingly rely on digital tools — reminder apps, telehealth, online support groups, caregiving networks. But in a 24/7 connected age, those same tools can erode rest, compound stress, and blur boundaries. This article examines the twin edge of digital wellbeing for caregivers. The Upside: Digital as Enabler Information & support access: forums, webinars, peer […]
Assistive Technology & Dementia: Navigating Promise, Pitfalls, and the Human Touch
Dementia affects memory, judgment, mobility, communication — making day-to-day life progressively harder. Assistive technology (AT) has been hailed as a bridge: a way to support independence, reduce carer burden, and improve quality of life. But the reality is nuanced. Which technologies deliver real benefit — and at what cost to privacy, human connection, or unintended […]
Series: Digital Confidence for Beginners
Overcoming Tech Fear: How to Start with Confidence You’re not “behind” — you’re just starting. Pick one device and one task. e.g., “Send a WhatsApp photo to my daughter.” Small wins build momentum. Use trusted learning hubs. Local libraries and community groups in Wales offer beginner help (often free). Digital Communities Wales also run hands-on […]
