Amazon Alexa Show Giveaway and Dementia Tool

Hands down this is the most important video I have uploaded to date without a doubt! This means the most to me and has been the most significant piece of technology to date as well in regards to staying connected to my beautiful Mom during this miserable COVID chapter with her dementia as a caregiver…..just been brutally hard and this Amazon Alexa Show really has been the only saving grace and grateful I stumbled upon this while doing my research for myself. I know it’s long but wanted this to be thorough enough to answer most initial questions.
I am giving this Amazon Alexa Show away once I reach 1k subscribers so share this with anyone you know who may benefit from this or anyone you know who is a caregiver or has a parent that is going through dementia or Alzheimers or in a care home. My Mom literally is my EVERYTHING and saved my life adopting me as a kid and am honoring her in her later years making sure she is safe and cared for every step of the way.
To enter the contest you must be subscribed to my channel, you must be caring for a loved one yourself since I want a fellow caregiver to benefit from this device and also comment below why and how you would benefit for this, you must share this video with at least 1 friend or family member and once I reach my 1k mark I will select the candidates and enter into a randomizer and announce the winner.
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[@FTE99699]

Your Sir, are a good person and son! I'm sure you are aware, but I thought I write it here anyways. It's getting rare to see people care when it gets "inconvenient"!

[@Blessed_by_Yeshua]

You’re a godsend. My mom has both Alzheimer’s and frontotemporal dementia. This past week she’s been agitated, angry, and argumentative. She’s a wonderful mother and friend. My heart is breaking. I feel like I lost my mother. She thinks I spend weeks without talking to her when I speak to her daily. You’ve given me hope. Thank you so much. You’re mom is so blessed to have you in her life. And I’m sure she’s been an amazing mom. Take care.

[@AtortAerials]

💞💞💞💞

[@fpoasec]

TIP: For those in your situation who do have more than one Alexa device and want remote family members to drop in on Mom but not you, you can add an additional Amazon account for your mom at no cost. Put her device on that separate account and then set up the family members as her contacts and give them permission to drop in.

[@kathyl5118]

Wow! Over a year later and I want you to know this is still helping people. Like me and my 95 yr old dad, for example. You should start a business call "Kindness via Tech". You are giving us more than info, you are giving us hope, And tools to work with.I really appreciate it. Most of the other Echo Show videos talk about Drop in, but not in the detailed yet straightforward way you do. Would love to see more like this, especially as Amazon rolls out "Together". Yes, it is not free, but it has the potential for fall detection with wall mounted devices - nothing to wear. In any case, I wish the best for you and your mom, she is lucky to have you!

[@juliemarlin7541]

Thank you so much for this video! My mom ( has dementia also) just turned 90 a few days ago and is living in an assisted living facility. I have been trying to figure out what I could get to be able to see her and just say hello. Your video was so informative on this topic, I now know that this is what I need. Thank you and I know that your Mom is very blessed to have you looking out for her. Dementia is an awful disease, you don't realize until you've walked in those shoes of a caregiver. Blessings to you and your mom

[@AtortAerials]

It is a brutal disease and a caregivers role during this journey is one like you said nobody will know or dare to understand unless they walked in your exact shoes....it's beyond words challenging! Blessings to your Mom too and I hope this helps keep you both connected a bit more. Let me know how things go and if you have any issues or questions. xo

[@coffeecake1918]

Very informative. Thank you. You are still impacting others even 3 years later. Two of my friends have their parents in assisted living and their journeys have been different. One friend's mother is out of state. The other has both parents in assisted living. The Echo Show should them help a lot. But it is your video and real life example that really had the most impact for them. Again, thank you.

[@AtortAerials]

SO happy to hear that glad to help. I really need to do more on these it means so much to me to spread the word to help people going through this journey to stay better connected. And also to better advocate for their loved ones as well. Let me know if anyone has thoughts on a next video and I'll do one soon I promise.

[@MS-vv2sd]

Incredibly useful video. I use this for the same situation. Even post-covid, it's extremely useful to drop-in.

[@gramamg100]

Brilliant! That’s just what I need to keep in contact with my wife suffering with dementia. Allows me to go out with some peace of mind. Great job and thanks for sharing your story.

[@AtortAerials]

Good luck and I'm happy it can help you stay connected. 💞💞💞

[@roselub1795]

This genuinely made me start to cry 😭 my father is such an important person to me and I feel as though I owe him so much. I shared this to my cousin, he said he’s grateful to know people like you are still around this world ❤️

[@AtortAerials]

RoseLub it’s such a brutally hard journey let alone with covid...this device is the only thing keeping my Mom and I together and still SO hard....without it I think I would have lost it by now.

[@kaiDGAF808]

Bless her heart

[@johnbereziuk918]

Thank you. You have given sunshine on a cloudy day. God bless you and your family.

[@AtortAerials]

Happy Easter and nice to hear that. 🩵

[@ariarc]

I just found your video after getting an Echo Show for my Mom and now looking for tips. Blessings to you and your Mom. Thank you for sharing.

[@AtortAerials]

If you have any suggestions let me know I should do a follow up video soon.

[@gkoji2843]

Mahalo! This video helped so much! You have so much Aloha.... God bless you!

[@mapeppers04]

Thank you sooo much for sharing... this is a very important tool to use wisely... thank you thank you.. my son (downs syndrome) and my Mom (beginning dementia ‐out of state). with my sister...I can help her now...🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@conniefootefitness3043]

Thank you so much!! I know you uploaded this 3 years ago, please know you’re still helping others. God bless.

[@AtortAerials]

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[@chrisdunham5875]

I can't thank you enough for sharing this video, my mom is newly diagnosed and I live several states away and just purchased an echo show today, I'm so grateful for your how to video. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@AtortAerials]

Love and light your way. Let me know guys if anyone wants me to do a follow up video on any questions anyone has. Love to your Mom and u. 💞

[@josephnolan1510]

What a great video. My spouse is suffering from dementia and I am constantly looking at ways to enhance communication and minimize her confusion. This also gave me another thing to look for as I look for a potential placement. The facility needs to have wifi available for its residents in order for you to use this. Thanks again for doing this.

[@AtortAerials]

Is your spouse in a facility or ? Yes there does need to be WiFi but most do offer this. Good luck and hope this helps! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@evelyntroy951]

I know this is long, but I hope you will read all of it. 1. Can you 'drop in' without disturbing the loved one just to visually check in?. 2. How far away from the device (or close to) does the loved one have to be? Can you call out to get her nearer, so she is visible to you 3. How much light has to be in the room or near your loved one. I am interested in it for myself. My daughter is nearby and could do what is necessary for me, but she works part-time for two different people, runs her home, and I don't want to add another "job" to her day. I'm 85 and easily confused by new things, so I will buy it for us when my time comes. Thank you so much for your precise directions and suggestions. Your mother "knows" how kind and special you are to her and loves you very much. I wish your family well and please know you are doing a remarkable job of taking care of her needs. Best of luck.👍👍

[@AtortAerials]

Ok so it will have a little chime when dropping in on your loved one. It is not completely silent, but not a loud ringing either so there's that. I am not sure you can disable that either, but never has been an issue for me startling my Mom for example. She doesn't even need to be in the room for the Alexa Show to answer. For example if my Mom is eating lunch outside her room and I drop in on her with the device it will auto answer and I just am left looking at her room until she walks in and I start talking to her. Of course you can call out and talk as normal they can hear you and I do this all the time when my Mom is messing around...I tell her to come sit down and have a chair placed in front of her Alexa Show so she is kind of trained to sit and focus and talk to me when I call her on it. It works out really well this way. It is really pretty simply technology too so don't be overwhelmed that is the beauty of this. Simply plug in and connect to the local wifi and if confused with this have someone younger you know or relative help...I am sure anyone would be glad to assist. Best of luck and they even have the newer Alexa Show out that moves and tracks the person so it will actually rotate and kind of follow them around. I don't have that one yet because I am worried my Mom may think it is too much with this device moving in her room. For now I am not disrupting what is currently working. Aloha and love and light your way.

[@wilmessh]

So timely. Precise answer we need. Thank you for crating this video.

[@AtortAerials]

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[@laura428]

This was so lovely and so incredibly helpful. After watching your video, I took an Echo Show over to my mom’s assisted living facility and, with the help of the staff there, was able to have a face to face (and maskless) conversation with her for the first time in 10 months. Brought tears to her eyes and mine. Tomorrow, the kids and I will be dropping in so that she can watch them open their Christmas presents. Best. Gift. Ever. Happy Holidays to you and your sweet mom.

[@AtortAerials]

Beautiful Happy Holidays to you guys too! 💕💕💕💕

[@tracymcrae5994]

Thank you. I feel your journey. I’m am experiencing this as well. I appreciate your video and will try this for my Mom who also is experiencing early onset dementia.

[@AtortAerials]

It is an essential tool in the caregiving journey every room should be equipped with one! Good luck too positive thoughts your way. 💞

[@christopherdwayne1110]

Thanks for the video , I have put one in my mum’s rest home , and it is a great tool as you have explained. Dwayne NZ.

[@cheriehess9433]

Thank you for this video, I am so excited for this is going to be life changing for my mom and me.. So desperately looking for ways to keep her safe. Thanks again I no there is no more giveaway just wanted to thank you for this was tremendously helpful and clear.

[@barbarasmith9552]

Thank-you so much, for this share. My 97 year old grandma lives in Pennsylvania and I am in Florida. I am trying to convince my family in Pennsylvania and my grandma’s long term facility to allow me to place one of these in my grandma’s room, so I can keep in touch with her. She no longer understands how to use a tv or telephone, so the options are very limited. I am hoping this video helps them understand the importance of this device at this stage in her journey. This disease is truly isolating, my grandma can’t remember her visits, so as soon as you leave her, she forgets anyone was there. The result is that she believes she is always alone and wonders why she is still living. She feels she has no worth. It is truly heartbreaking! Thank-you, again for sharing a piece of your journey. I wish you and your mom all the best!

[@retreatrefreshstrokecamp5210]

A most amazing tutorial. Your style and detail is perfect. Our 102 year old mother might have an Echo Show in the very near future.

[@KensKrafts]

Thank you so much for doing this video. My mom has Dementia and this will be a GREAT help.

[@AtortAerials]

You’re welcome this should be mandatory for everyone who has a loved one with dementia I really wish more would know how invaluable this is in the caregiving journey. It’s amazing.

[@user-qi1ts6rt4f]

Hey, thanks so much for all of the top level and detailed overview including all the pro's and con's of the alternatives. Thanks also for being so open and sharing, it's difficlult becoming the parent to your parent, but this piece of technology os certainly going to help... I'm about to press buy now. My Mum's gone from being an active member of the community, volunteering with youth assns and the church, to someone who is bed bound, in long term residential care and being slowly taken away from myself and my children through dementia, so I am hoping this form of contact can help slow things down a little. All the best to you and your Mom.

[@AtortAerials]

It's so hard hang in there! Love and light your Mom's way and to you guys as well. I'm glad it helped. One day at a time it is hard!

[@starfish1763]

Thank you I was looking for s device like this as my dad is in a memory care with dementia and doesn’t use technology anymore. He missed his music so do I need the two devices I might have to watch video again as this is awesome and the journey of being a caregiver is a lot of work learning a lot during this journey my dad just turned 80 yesterday

[@gabrielanavarro8140]

Extremely helpful explanation of the features for this exact use. Thank you!

[@AtortAerials]

You’re welcome.

[@yinksb1859]

Thank you so much. I wish i knew you and this site before my dad passed away. I hated his nursing home and needed to check in. I now use this with my mom and it is the answer to so much. thanks for the information

[@AtortAerials]

It is I agree I am thankful it helps others...I only wish I could reach so many more because I know it is a vital took in this caregiving game and most have no idea about this.

[@yinksb1859]

@@AtortAerials hi. again. Ive been watching your videos and although I can play an audio book or music for my mom remotely, I was wondering if you knew whether I can play an amazon prime movie or any movie for her remotely as well. I haven't found any information on this.

[@cheryllindsey1883]

Thank you for this video. My dad died in July 2021 and my mom has dementia. After dad died, her dementia advanced very quickly. I am the only family nearby to care for all of her needs. I live an hour away from her and work full time, so it’s difficult to go to her more often than Saturdays and Sundays. I was with her today and one of the Memory Care nurses showed me an Alexa Show used by another resident. I was so interested I came home and started researching. Your video has helped me decide to get one of these so I can check on mom much more often. Thank for your clear explanations of the product and the empathy you have for others who are going through the dementia journey. It’s so awful and heartbreaking. I will be ordering the Alexa Show today. Thanks again, Cherie

[@treezh5815]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video. You are such a caring person. And how kind of you to have bought a Show 10 to give to someone who needs one. I have just purchased the newer Show 10 to help me with my husband. I see that it's 2 years ago when you made it. How is your Mum doing now? Kind Regards, Teresa from the UK.

[@MertoSmiles]

Thank you for this tutorial! I did order one of these for my mom and am hoping to get it set up in her memory care room next week. The pain this pandemic caused for dementia patients and family members is horrific. My mom was in assisted living in March. Now through so much isolation I believe her disease progressed even faster and she is in memory care. I don’t have a support group but just watching this made me realize that we are all basically going through the same gut wrenching experience. Hugs to you and your mom.

[@deltadaun8300]

This was by far the best tutorial! It’s hard taking care of a parent, I too take care of both of my 90+ year old parents, born/raised Hawaii natives. I just set up the echo dots so they can voice call me as dementia is one parents diagnosis. I have used the drop in feature but don’t have the show yet. It would be nice if there was an eagle eye mountable “show” camera- looking forward to an update.

[@AtortAerials]

Honestly it’s all Show for the win! The video part is crucial with dementia I feel I can hardly talk to my Mom anymore if just audio and no visual she gets so confused and there is a disconnect. I’m happy it’s helping you look into the Show they are pretty affordable good luck and aloha.

[@deltadaun8300]

@@AtortAerials I see them daily as they live next door- I can literally run there in one minute. ✌🏻

[@Tatertots72]

Shared. My mom has dementia and my brother is living in AZ...this would be a great solution for his family to see her.

[@AtortAerials]

I can’t say how much this is a game changer in this journey especially now. People who aren’t going through this don’t realize how significant this is. Thank you too. 🙏🏾

[@jojozasoski1876]

Thanks so much - have been using for my Dad but am now moving to Memory care - give this to someone who is new to this Dementia journey

[@graceueng]

My Echo Show just arrived, and I rewatched your video. I’m all set and will soon add my son and my sister to “drop in” on my 88 year old Mom!! Thank you so much for the clear instructions and encouragement - you’re awesome!

[@AtortAerials]

You’re welcome so much! Aloha

[@13DiBartolomeo]

Thank you for this wonderful tutorial. Same situation, looking for a way to support my mom. Thank you. Dom

[@AtortAerials]

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[@craigjones3528]

A huge help, much more than any other video I have found. Will make the leap after watching this video.Thanks.

[@vanlifenomadgipsygirlcanad2195]

Thank you so much is exactly the information I was looking for for my dad god bless you

[@AtortAerials]

Blessings to you both too.

[@jumpinjohn54]

Thank You. God Bless.

[@AtortAerials]

You're welcome. 🙏🏾

[@weinbender4]

This is just the information we needed! Thank you for the excellent demo and heart felt reasons for using it.

[@retreatrefreshstrokecamp5210]

I plan to share your link with the hundreds of stroke survivor families I would with every year. This year, our weekend retreats had to be cancelled so the isolation is real! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Marylee Nunley

[@AtortAerials]

You're welcome and this is a game changer and a life changer and making zero money out of this push...it is solely out of love and passion to keep people connected during these really trying times! Aloha

[@soniaruelas4719]

Thank you so much for this video. Watching the call with your mother literally made me cry. This is exactly what I'm going through with my grandmother. Her dementia has gotten worse since covid. I went from seeing her every week to only being able to visit her through a closed window due to covid. Now I can visit if I get a rapid test and even then they only give us 30 minutes with her. She has a phone in her room but sometimes she can't hear that well and gets confused on whose calling. It definitely is hard for everybody. This video convinced me I need to save and buy this. Thank you. I hope you and your mom are doing well.

[@AtortAerials]

Where are you at that you can still only visit for 30 minutes with her?!?

[@jensauter7455]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have been searching and searching for something to communicate with my elderly mom - your video was perfect - your love and concern for your mom is very touching. Thank you again!

[@jessicamorgan3678]

Thanks for the great review!!! I've been debating on which one to get for my grandmother. She has dementia and never answers her cell nor keeps it on/with her!

[@AtortAerials]

Is she in a facility Jessica? I had to take my Mom’s cell phone away eventually it just became an added source of confusion and made things worse. It’s a sad thing how just takes over their minds horrible disease. Best wishes and love and light your way. 💕

[@burkartphotography9959]

Thank you so much for this information my mother in law has dementia and this will make the world of difference to stay in touch. Just purchased an Alexa show 8 can't wait to set it up. Thanks again

[@sherriporter6941]

Thank you so much for sharing & caring. I recently had to put my 92 year old dad in assisted living after my mom ( his caretaker) passed away. Due to the surge of Delta the home has put in restrictions on visits. My dad has dementia pretty bad & his is so confused that this new change will be a tough road to navigate. I am going to get one of these today to be able to do all those things you mentioned. I was a little confused in doing research on this but think you have cleared up my confusion. Thank you so much & I hope your mom is doing well. Stay safe!

[@diarmuiddeegan4032]

Thanks for sharing, you are so kind to share this valuable tool and allowing us into your family's personal life...Thank you , from Ireland. I hope all is well with your mother...

[@christeenprice126]

Thank you so much for this video. My mother in law has dementia and lives in assisted living. She doesn’t remember whether or not she has been to lunch or not. I am getting her one so we can set some reminders to go to meals, ise her walker, wear her call button, take a shower, etc.

[@AtortAerials]

Does she have CNA’s assisting her? My Mom is the same way now she doesn’t know if dinner lunch or breakfast. She will be thinking it’s breakfast time when she needs to be going to sleep...so hard. Good luck and if you need any help with this just ask. 💞💞💞

[@wavion2]

Thank you so much for this. This is exactly what I was looking for.

[@AtortAerials]

Awesome good luck!

[@lisaquigley-moon9583]

I have got to get this for my husband. Parkinson’s & dementia still at home. I work full time so I could talk to him from my desk. I want to keep an eye on him & make sure he isn’t wandering. He wants to talk to me literally 50 times a day. Luckily my bosses wife’s gone through this with her brothers so they’re very considerate of us

[@AtortAerials]

That does not sound easy have you ever considered a facility to help him and you? It’s not easy I know. Safety and ensuring their well being always first and foremost no matter what. I can’t even take my Mom out for Thanksgiving today, but thankfully she is safe and being watched 24/7. I know with my Mom being alone at home with dementia was just too much for her and ends up being that way one day with everyone with the disease so be mindful of this. This is a great tool for sure but in the same breathe doesn’t solve all. He sounds like he’s struggling if he wants to reach out and talk 50 times a day. Best of luck. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@bethc323]

Thank you, my husband has dementia and I was investigating products. This was soooo helpful. Answered all the questions I had on whether this would work. Thanks for doing the video.

[@AtortAerials]

No thank you needed happy it helps and love and light your way and to your husband it’s a rough journey stay strong. 🙏🏾

[@firetown3346]

Thank You soooo much for this video. You're an awesome son for looking out for your Mom. I'm praying for you and your Mom. I'm going to get this for my Mom, that's getting older and is not tech savvy at all.

[@vickimiller5071]

to help my older sister. this actually made me cry. thanks for sharing. lots of info great was looking for what to get for contact. you are a GREAT person and son ... Yes dementia a challenging chapter in our familiy lives.

[@kayross4043]

Awesome been thinking Alexa would do just this!

[@AtortAerials]

It’s amazing if you have any questions let me know!

[@BonnieVent]

Thank you so much for putting this together. My Mother is in a board and care and has Lewy Body dementia. A few weeks ago she had a stoke in her eye and now cannot see. This covers both. God Bless you and your Mom!

[@AtortAerials]

God bless you both too! Love and light your way. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@BonnieVent]

@Atort Photography 💕

[@janiceheagy6230]

Thank you so much for this video. Upon suggestion of a friend, I just ordered my Mom one but your video gives me great hope and excitement that my Mom will be able to not worry about the technology piece of it and just be able to see her family. My Mom has Alzheimer's and in mid-October, my father, her main caregiver, was hospitalized with pneumonia. We knew at at 86, my father was going to have a long road ahead, as he had other issues that compromised his recovery. We had to place Mom in an assisted living facility, with the intention that Dad would join her after he recovered. The quickness of moving her to a strange place without Dad was very hard on my Mom. Due to COVID, she had to quarantine in her room for 2 weeks. Five days from Mom moving in to her apartment, Dad passed away. My brother and I decided that we could not share the news of my Dad's death because we were unable to see Mom in person and to be there to console and support her on a daily basis. On the day of my Dad's memorial service, without his wife of 58 years there, we got a call that Mom tested positive for COVID. She was A-symptomatic but, regardless she then had to quarantine another two weeks. Now with the COVD numbers so high, we still haven't been able to see Mom. It's been 6 weeks and everyday she just tells me how lonely she is and wonders when Dad is coming to join her. It is heart wrenching but, we know it is in Mom's best interest right now. Anyway, my point to this post is to say thank goodness for this ECHO show and your video about Drop In, because I feel like this is going to be a game changer for my Mom until we can see each other in person. And knowing that she doesn't have to do a thing, is a big sigh of relief for me. I can't wait until Thursday when her internet is connected and I am able to drop off the Show and have the facility set it up for her. Alzheimer's/Dimentia is a heart wrenching disease. Bless everyone who has a loved one who has this disease and the caretakers who care for them.

[@AtortAerials]

Wow. Thank you for sharing your journey that means a lot and I’m sorry you’re going through this and sorry for your loss too. So unbelievably hard I know and love and light and prayers your way. Let me know if I can help in anyway or need help with your device. It’s still not easy with this Echo Show but it does do a lot and couldn’t even imagine this pandemic with my Mom without it....would be utter torture. Again stay hopeful and positive. 🙏🏾

[@luzi29]

Oh man 🤦🏼‍♂️ good to know I am not alone. Thanks for this video

[@AtortAerials]

Never alone. 💞

[@luzi29]

@@AtortAerials I am at the beginning of the journey. It has started that my dad can no longer use analog clocks so I had to buy one that uses 24h digital and shows the day and date. That seems to take effect in adding some structure that he lost. Slowly.

[@debbiepuckett2493]

Wonderful!!!!! I ordered a Show for mom last week not knowing how I would use it just hoping I would find answers. We need to see her. And she needs to see her husband who is moving to memory care. Sad times but hope technology can help soothe a little of the pain. Loved this video. Thank you so so so much!

[@AtortAerials]

It helps so much on so many different caregiving levels….not only can you stay connected to your loved one but you can advocate far more successfully visually seeing what’s going on and what’s being done and more importantly what’s not being done. Make friends with your local ombudsman they will be your saving grace in this journey. Good luck. 💞

[@begin.again_jen]

I can so relate - my 88 year old Dad is in a similar situation to your Mom. God bless you for sharing this info about the Alexa Show. I originally tried to use the Facebook Portal but my Dad was too confused with having to accept the call from my brother or I . So the "drop in" function is the very best thing I could have hoped for. I will keep you and your Mom in my prayers. She has a gorgeous name and is lucky to have a son who is taking care of her.

[@AtortAerials]

Ditto for you! 💞💞💞

[@darleneackroyd922]

Oh my goodness - thank you SO much for creating this posting. My mother has dementia as well and I had been looking into the Echo as a means of touching base with her when she isn't able to manage ANY technology. Thank you for being willing to share such a personal story. If you know of anything to remotely control a television, let us know - my mom is losing the ability to understand the TV remote and the cable guide listing.

[@AtortAerials]

Loving energy your way on your journey. I’m not sure of anything for the tv as of yet. A good tip for the Alexa is having another smaller non display Alexa in their room you can trigger music on and off when talking to her on the Alexa Show. Dementia snd stations like classical relaxation radio on Pandora and spa radio or whatever triggers them really works wonders. You can then turn the music off while on the Alexa Show video drop in call or do it on the phone on the Amazon app. The Alexa Show is a god send with this journey I really hope they make a larger display soon too. Let me know if you need any help. 💞💞💞

[@kristis4147]

Auto answer is good to know. Thank you

[@AtortAerials]

You’re welcome.

[@Bethatwoman1]

This was awesome information, I have had my Echo for a couple years, but never knew about the drop in feature. I got my mom one this year and this will be a great feature to introduce to her. Also I think its awesome that you are gifting an Alexa Show to a caregiver. I am a social worker and I work with caregivers who care for loved ones with Dementia and other cognitive decline and I will certainly be recommending this especially during this pandemic. This is a phenomenal idea with visitations being stopped, as those as those who are still working outside the home to be able to check in with their loved one throughout the day. Thank you again for the information and awesome idea!

[@joitrue2754]

Thank you so much. Really helpful.

[@Talonflame99]

Wow. Thanks so much!!

[@AtortAerials]

Pray it helps. 🙏🏾

[@janlainoff3499]

Anthony, THANKS for the detailed 'how to' with the Alexa Echo. Love your passion for helping your Mom.

[@AtortAerials]

I need to do a follow up video on this soon…thank you too. 💞💞💞

[@cherieaschenbrenner5101]

Nice job Anthony. This has been a complete lifesaver during COVID. Thank you for recommending. I absolutely 100% recommend this. 5 ⭐️ 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟. My mom has told me she likes it in her room. I love talking to her whenever I want.

[@harlyslamm2888]

Thank you for your video. I just bought Alexa show 10 for this purpose alone. My parents are getting confused with technology especially when they have to update apps. Now I can keep an eye on them as well as all they have to do is say call me and the connection is made. This is the sole and only killer app that I am willing to pay a premium for... This isn't an alternative to face to face, but it does mean I can keep an eye on them when away

[@fromhgwaii]

Thank you for this. My mom has Alzheimer’s and was recently moved from an assisted living to a dedicated memory care facility. The pandemic was brutal for us, and her health declined significantly. I am her caregiver and her only family member in the same country. Her (and mine) entire extended family lives abroad. So far I have been the only conduit for the extended family members to speak with her using WhatsApp. I need for a few trusted family members to be able to drop in to speak with her without me being their only conduit. I have been searching for ways for them to drop in to speak with her (I might just keep it audio). Thank you for this.

[@fromhgwaii]

PS strength to you and your sister. I am on year twelve of caregiving and the personal and career trade offs have been devastating. This illness is unimaginably cruel on so many fronts.

[@AtortAerials]

@@fromhgwaii I’m hoping it helps and sorry about your Mom it’s devastating really. My Mom is next to me now as I type this and just a brutal disease and also brutal to be around. Good on you for stepping up and advocating for you Mom.

[@Elliebellie1998]

Great information - answered all questions I had in considering this for my aunt! Thanks so much for doing this! God bless you and your sweet mom 💕

[@hildaplett3589]

All the best to you in your journey from one who has been there. Thanks for this review, have ordered the unit and look forward to using it. Blessings to you sir.

[@AtortAerials]

Blessings back if I can help please let me know.

[@indranilguha8465]

Thank you ! ❤️

[@bryanglancey9096]

Thanks so much for doing this video. I just moved home to take care of my parents and am setting up the same thing for them. Thanks for the great walk through .

[@AtortAerials]

Best of luck on your journey it’s not an easy one but rewarding to honor those who took care of you.

[@raven----]

I know what you are going through. God bless you.

[@AtortAerials]

Thank you blessings to you too.

[@NoDiscernableDirection]

Thanks for this. Been trying to figure out how to communicate better and keep an eye on my mom who had a stroke 2 years ago and cannot get out of bed in nursing home, and is bored as hell. I am so buying this for her and the family. Plus music, phone calls, too?? You have enlightened me.

[@AtortAerials]

Valerie S blessings to your Mom and your family. I pray it helps. Having the two devices allows u to watch and talk to her and monitor while u play for example some calming music for her as well. You can see her reaction and adjust the volume for her of course too. Essentially the calls are video calls I haven’t explored a phone type call for her, it yes you or anyone you allow can call. My heart is broken not being able to hang out with my Mom for so long literally been torture. Share this with others you know too I really want families to be empowered and need others help to spread this message. 💞

[@djr5526]

Awesome video and information. We're dealing with these issues and fortunately, the home where my mother in law lives connects the family every week via Zoom. I hope someone who Really needs this gets it. God bless you in this journey, as it's rough for all.

[@AtortAerials]

DJ R just spread the word....my channel is small now and it’s hard to get this video to be seen. I know so many seniors in facilities are having a really hard time and family members I know are sad and frustrated too...this does help! 🙏🏾

[@hannahyng]

Shared your video with my brother ~ thank you so much for your review. We were considering the ViewClix and are so happy to have seen both videos. We hope to get this device so that we can communicate and check in on our 90+ year old grandmother. She lives alone and has trouble walking / answering calls so the Echo Show seems like a great option. God bless you and your family during these trying times!

[@AtortAerials]

I would avoid the ViewClix and go with the larger Amazon Echo Show and I believe put the link below....it helps my channel if u get below but your call of course. Grandma alright otherwise living on her own? It’s a great device for lots and the fact they don’t need to do anything is key. As long as she doesn’t unplug it and has WiFi should be pretty good. Best of luck and blessings back to your family as well.

[@CANDIKONETT]

This is absolutely cool, my grandmother is dealing with lewy body dementia and it has taken 10-14yrs for her to progress to the degraded mental state that she is currently at. She is now bed ridden, she is having trouble with her coordination after falling and getting over covid. Also my grandfather passed away Oct23. He was her main care taker he died from immunocompromised covid. Now I am taking care of her. This would be perfect for her to see family, I was trying to figure out how to cast my facetime or messenger video call to the tv?

[@arnoutcator9155]

Hi, I came across your brilliant video just now. I am doing a research on what kind of skills might be of use on an Alexa Show for people in various stages of memory loss. I wonder if in the meantime you would have installed also some specific Alexa skills for your mum on top of the important drop-in feature you demonstrated that you can share your experience with?

[@AtortAerials]

Honestly I keep things simple especially with dementia. Drop in is 99.9% of what’s important as long as that’s working that’s all I care about. Sometimes mine needs unplugging and plugging back in it seems to reset and the one in my Mom’s room as well needs that when it has trouble connecting. I would say the drop in feature #1 hands down most crucial and playing music is nice too.

[@claraschwartz6942]

This is an AMAZING VIDEO... Bless you and your mom. When she said she felt like she cant do anything right, I felt that deeply. I actually found you because ive been having memory issues/amnesia because of some of my meds. I kept thinking it would be so useful to keep some type of home assistant that I can talk to it and quickly save reminders before i blank out.

[@AtortAerials]

Aweeee I hope you are doing well and this device I think no home could not benefit from someway somehow. I really wish Amazon would really make a HUGE effort to donate these to nursing homes and families for our elderly or something and create an entire marketing campaign solely for helping stay in contact with our seniors and loved ones who are older because it is SO important to be honoring them. Love and light your way too! 💞

[@HeyLOOK-aSQUIRREL]

Thank you for creating this video! I bought the Echo Show 2 for my mother for the drop in feature. She is 85 with dementia and in assisted living. With full PPE, I was allowed in to set her up. I think it was a cumbersome process-- but so worth it!! It's important that the senior has her/his own Amazon Account. SInce my mother is pretty much bed bound, I need to make sure the camera is pointed toward her pillow. LOVED the advice about contacting Ombudsman!!! Some memory care facilities don't allow this (or phones) in the rooms-- but that's a deal breaker on my journey to find a different facility for my mother that specializes in memory care. Somehow, the Echo Show device became unavailable. Couldn't reach her and didn't want to walk staff through instructions for reconnecting to router-- didn't want them to have her Amazon account password or router password. I did take out her credit card information, which makes me feel a little more secure, and eventually hired a wonderful private duty CNA I trusted to reconnect. I walked her though the set up process using face time. I only have the App and needed to see the screen in my mother's room to facilitate the set up. Sometimes I purposely trigger my mom's Google Mini via Alexa when I drop in. (Like asking Google to play the news or play a game with/for my mother). And yes!!! No iPads or tablets for my mother, either!! She really has UNlearned how to do.... everything. Can't even use the remote control anymore! Need to figure out a way to help with that. I wish I could send a youtube video link (via announcements?) to my mother's Echo Show and have the video automatically play.

[@AtortAerials]

I’ll reply more properly soon.....but once in awhile my Mom’s Echo becomes unavailable also and simply having a CNA unplug it and then plug it back in seems to resolve the issue. I’ll respond when in front of my computer soon. 🙏🏾

[@HeyLOOK-aSQUIRREL]

​@@AtortAerials problem was-- not enough bandwidth!! Increased for another $10 and worked. Now I"m working on using a broadlink device and macros to turn on her tv to one of her favorite channels and at an appropriate volume (when she claims the tv is broken and she forgets how to use the remote control). I'll be able to do this from my home (or wherever)--- no need to be anywhere near her.

[@AtortAerials]

@@HeyLOOK-aSQUIRREL that’s great you were able to increase the bandwidth not sure I could do that with my Mom’s facility. So you can turn her tv on remotely for her?! And if so how? My Mom doesn’t even watch her tv anymore because she now thinks the Alexa is a tv or something it’s so crazy. She would always watch her programs a bit after dinner and now for months it doesn’t even get turned on and she just sits on her chair in her room or ends up pacing all over. This is such a horrible disease. I didn’t see your first post sorry about that.

[@HeyLOOK-aSQUIRREL]

@@AtortAerials give me a couple of days to play around with the broad link RM mini 3 universal remote. I'll definitely report back to you how it works. It works in conjunction with Alexa. I wanted to start a business doing stuff like this for other people even for free because it's really complicated actually! And I hear you about your mom thinking that you're the tv. I have that too with my mother. TV really calms her down and makes her happy. Does your mother often this place the remote control? Since my mother is pretty much bed bound hers gets lost in the covers which are a mess all the time or sometimes falls to the floor. There's an easy solution to this, right? That is to tie or glue a piece of yarn to the back of the remote control and tie the other end of the yarn to the headboard. fortunately, my mother's headboard has a lot of holes so this is easily doable. If the headboard doesn't have holes then add a hook or something above it. I'm going to try with the yarn first but I guess I might have to try bungie or some other way to keep it in from getting lost. Did I tell you that I have a Google home mini on her night table, too? I make announcements to her through Alexa using her smartphone and say something like, " OK Google play Jeopardy". "OK Google, play Neil diamond.' you get the point. I wish I could make the announcement to her Alexa for Alexa to engage her.

[@HeyLOOK-aSQUIRREL]

I just moved to the memory care but at her old facility I had to set her up with private internet and a router because the signal was just too weak from the facility

[@shawnewilliams7895]

My God. Thank you so much for this video. Going to order this today for my mom

[@AtortAerials]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 subscribe and if you have any further questions simply email me at [e-mail] and I’ll be there to help. It’s awesome!

[@as_seo_amach]

Thank you so much!

[@AtortAerials]

💕💕💕💕

[@rebeccascott6268]

Love it my mom 92 and in her room since March it’s so sad I live 35 min away and try to window visit every week

[@AtortAerials]

Blessings to you and your beautiful Mom I know how hard it is on both of you. This device does help but as you know is still torture with this pandemic. 🙏🏾💕

[@macbrebonicks8668]

Have you heard of the program if this than that? IFFTT. I'm really curious if programs can be adapted so they can help with cognitive disorders. The Amazon Alexa show is on sale right now at Kohl's.

[@k.w.1459]

I just bought 2 (5 and 8) a couple of weeks ago for me and my mom. My mom is exhibiting signs of dementia and literally got results back today. She's never been any good at tech, but I set it all up with all her repeating reminders and contacts showed her how to use announce and drop ins and did some tests together. Of course, left a note by the tv explaining "say alexa", wait, say command, etc" She was so excited when she "called me back unannounced" later in the day all by herself (well, prompted from the screen), but I was so surprised she called me LOL This I hope will alleviate some of the major stress I'm feeling! This disease is so awful. Lost my dad to ALS a decade ago, which was the opposite of my mom's condition (body health vs mental health)

[@AtortAerials]

Well make sure always she is safe and if you have to look into a care home for her to ensure this please keep that in mind. Dementia and Alzheimer’s is very hard on them and a nasty disease and even the simplest of tasks can cause major problems and stress where they can put themselves in harms way.

[@CathyBottoni]

I really appreciate your video and went out and bought one and its amazing. I can check in on my mom all the time. Now one thing im not sure is the home monitoring. I use this feature a lot to check in without bothering her all the time. In Canada we do not have the option of HOUSEHOLD - I cannot figure out how to give others permission like my sister to be able to have this feature as well. I have googled but cannot find anything that helps me find this option. If you know please share

[@faengelm]

Thanks for sharing your personal experience using Alexa Calling drop-in with your mom. It appears that you added her Echo Showyou to your Alexa app. When your family members want to drop-in on her, I assume they say to drop in on your account

[@onthejuan_youtube]

Thanks a lot! 🙌💛

[@AtortAerials]

I just saw they came out with a 15” Amazon Echo Show…I need to save up but going to buy and review and use in my Mom’s room since better for her eyesight. Now I need a giveaway for me. 🙏🏾

[@StefanieEscudero]

😊 Thank you 😅

[@fpoasec]

I have a network of about 10 of these Echo Shows 5, 8, and 10 to keep tabs on my wife who has lived with TBI-induced dementia for 27 years. My dad is 93 so we put a 10 in his assisted living and an 8 in my brother’s house, too. I got hooked on these after I set up 150 of them in our hospital where I work for our Covid rooms. I’m obviously not a candidate for your free device and would decline if offered, but I wonder if you are interested in dialog with me or with anyone at Amazon.

[@ericstrawhand3425]

Thank you for making this video, this is exactly what I’ve been looking for.

[@AtortAerials]

You’re welcome!

[@RichRich007]

i am researching this exact thing my mom going to nursing home tomorrow so will get two of these.

[@AtortAerials]

They are a god send it you need any help please let me know. Or any questions let me know I’m working on a follow up video.

[@RichRich007]

@@AtortAerials So I am now decided on Amazon Show except not sure if I should wait for the 3rd edition which has the rotating display vs 2nd edition which are selling for about the same price.

[@RichRich007]

But 10.1 3rd was supposed to launch last october and still mums the word.

[@AtortAerials]

@@RichRich007 well why don’t you buy one Amazon Show like I spoke about....can even use link in description...and it works really well I can completely attest to it since been using with my Mom daily for months now. It is amazing and she only needs it you for the interim can use an iPad or your iPhone to view on your end. This can get you started for the moment and keep that communication line open. I didn’t even know a new one was coming out. Honestly the only thing that I could think would be a needed or desired improvement from this would be a larger display. Other than that this completely does the job. Let me know what you end up doing.

[@AtortAerials]

@@RichRich007 which means don’t wait. The time is NOW for you and Mom.

[@cheriehess9433]

Thank you for this vid

[@lisashozuya704]

Thank you for this. I'm thinking of using an Alexa Show for my dad who just moved into a memory care facility last year during the pandemic which is super hard. Can others drop in to call him like my other sisters or his friends?

[@AtortAerials]

Yes you can determine who does have drop in privileges but be very selective who does would be my suggestion family or not….it can confuse your loved one if too many. It’s really best to have family only to me…tell friends to go visit. Drop In is more of a scared type thing for only closest circle of people in his life.

[@susanmay3914]

my mom is 84 and we're going through this now too.

[@AtortAerials]

This helps a lot and believe me having an extra set of eyes on staff is great too....there isn’t such a massive disconnect and can actually watch what’s going on....and they know this believe me.

[@macbrebonicks8668]

The whole pandemic has not stopped me from going to my grandparents they lived very close by and I saw them through the whole pandemic but I always get intimidated because my grandmother gets extremely angry when I come around.

[@lisacantrell2116]

Thank you so much for uploading this information. I discovered it while looking for things I could do to get my mom involved with Thanksgiving. She is in a memory care/assisted living facility, and has Alzheimers. I never new this existed, I have wanted to do something, but my mom does not have the ability to operate a phone, let alone a computerized device. My sister also has Alzheimers, at age 57, and I can see Alexa and this helping her as well as she still lives in her own home. Oh my goodness. I am so excited. Again, thank you so much for sharing you struggle. Do not enter me in the give away, I have the means to afford this for my family. God Bless, Lisa

[@discsplatinum9912]

Can you do a video on the echoshow10? I like the pace of your videos, clear.

[@AtortAerials]

Driving back with my Mom from her doctor will respond properly shortly.