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As your parents begin to age, taking care of them becomes a major part of your life. Whether you live near or far, you may worry about how to stay in touch with your aging parents so that you know they’re safe and sound in their home.

Luckily, technology can come to your rescue when you want to stay connected with your parents or even when you just want to help simplify their lives as they age at home. There’s something for every level of tech-savviness and for every budget- even for free! For example, Skype is a free video or voice calling app that makes it easy for you to see your parents even from across the country. Although Skype can be accessed on a desktop or on a cell phone, the Apple iPad ($299 and up) may be the easiest way for your senior to use the app, with its large screen and touch-screen technology. Another cheap option to stay in touch is the Jitterbug Cell Phone ($99 plus monthly calling plans), a simple cell phone for the visually impaired.

You can help increase your parents’ safety with the help of the 5Star Medical Device Alert and Splash ($49.95), which connects users with an agent who can provide help in emergencies. If you have a higher budget, MobileHelp (starting at $443.50) is an emergency contact device that uses a mobile, GPS-enabled emergency button to send help to a location even if the user can’t communicate. If you’re concerned about your parents’ ability to remember to take their medications, the TabSafe (often covered by insurance and costs less than $100/month for monitoring services) dispenses and monitors medication use; it also sends alerts to caregivers if the medication is refused or not taken.

As Americans continue to live longer, technologies for seniors will be crucial in helping seniors age in place comfortably. Talk to your senior today to learn what devices may make his or her life more comfortable.