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Dr Donna Blevins's avatar

Okay, here's a post script from someone who agrees completely, and is a certified family caregiver by the US Dept of Veteran Affairs. (I've never put that in print like this before)

My husband is a 100% disability US combat veteran, and we sleep in different rooms so he maintaines a semblance of independence.

In order for me to allow myself to deep sleep, he agrees to call me so I can come and assist his toileting, etc. He loves saying 'Hey Google" and has his own voice-activated "valet," as he says.

That also means in the day, I can write, virtually coach, network, engage in a Mastermind, or read and comment on wonderful posts like this knowing that he can and will call when he needs my assistance.

I'm 75, an entrepreneur and a technology immigrant, who embraces and rejoices at the positive impact this smartphone has to my cognitive ability,

Before he and I lovingly set that protocol, I was unsure I could physically or emotionally go on.

Thank you for allowing me to share my truth here, G!

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The School of Knowledge's avatar

This makes sense. If you create friction it’s harder to complete that sequence and with us inherently wanting things to be as easy as possible, keeping your phone out of reach could be a smart move 👀

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