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Telemedicine and Prenatal Health

Healthcare consultations and checkups have joined the remote-appointments world; and “telehealth” (along with “telemedicine”) is now a dictionary word. Through good audio-video connections, doctors can do many of the same things they do in person: And telehealth saves patients the…

Featured Client Story, January 2024

BridgingApps helps clients with a variety of technology-related needs, including educational workshops, assistive technology demonstrations, and individual coaching. Our blogging schedule now includes monthly “Client Stories” from our team. We kick off this series with an account from Digital Navigator…

How Digitally Literate Are You? Desktop Computers, Laptops, and Online Access

Even if you’ve used a smartphone for years, there are “digital literacy” differences between personal devices, laptop computers, and desktop computers. The World of Desktops and Laptops While few deny the advantages of carrying internet access in your pocket (or…

How to Keep Resolutions “Ditch-Proof”

It’s the second week of the 2024 and thousands of people have made New Year’s resolutions; marked their calendars with the proper steps for getting started; plunged in with enthusiasm—then lapsed back into business-as-usual. The phenomenon is so common, January…

How to Find Digital Support

What actions would you take if your computer froze, your smartphone bookmarks disappeared, you couldn’t find the right document, or an online account refused your login? If you already know what to do, most technical issues can be resolved in…

When You’re Born with It: Managing Lifelong Disabilities

The term “birth defect” is falling out of favor, as people rightly resent implications of being “defective.” This writer personally prefers “congenital disabilities”; the World Health Organization speaks of “congenital anomalies”; but for the present, “birth defects” remains the official…

From the BridgingApps Team: Holiday Notes 2023

Happy Holidays from the BridgingApps team! Enjoy this collection of our favorite tips and traditions. Cristen Reat, Co-Founder and Program Director: Growing up in rural Pennsylvania in the 1970’s, I remember spending hours looking through the Sears catalogue for toys…

Meltdown-Proofing the Busiest Weeks of the Year

With all the meltdown triggers in the world, the common element is stress: stress of unfamiliar situations, stress of physical discomfort, stress of unreasonable demands, stress of overload. Even minor stresses, when they pile up for too long, can trigger…

Christmas socks on feet in front of tree

Making Time to Relax

By mid-December, many people are already a bit overdosed on holiday cheer. A constant stream of ads, crowds, and sugar highs is particularly challenging if your children are prone to meltdowns in the face of overstimulation. Perhaps you’re feeling on…

friends exchanging gifts in front of Christmas tree

Gift-Giving on a Budget

You may be among those prudent souls who create a “holiday savings fund” each year, putting aside a little each month to ensure ample funds when gift-buying season arrives. If you’ve never considered the idea, don’t feel bad: few souls…