[Ohio-Communities-of-Faith] Fwd: [OhioDAN-Talk] Navigation technology helpful hints for the elderly navigating CGMs and the Iphone

[Carolyn Peters]

Rev. Dr. Carolyn Peters
National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
Communities of Faith, President
Board of Directors, Ohio
Membership Committee, Chair
"Philippians chapter 4 verse 13… I can do all things through Christ Jesus that strengthens me."
Phone: (937( 657-5134
Email: dr.carolyn.peters at gmail.com

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> From: Walter Mitchell via OhioDAN-Talk <ohiodan-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Date: November 13, 2022 at 5:28:21 PM EST
> To: "NFB of Ohio, Diabetes Action Network List" <ohiodan-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com
> Subject: [OhioDAN-Talk] Navigation technology helpful hints for the elderly navigating CGMs and the Iphone
> Reply-To: "NFB of Ohio, Diabetes Action Network List" <ohiodan-talk at nfbnet.org>
> 
> 
> Hello listers,
>  
> While trying to help an elderly blind lady find a way to navigate a CGM without a smart phone, I asked the listers on Diabetes-talk. I got a few answers, but this answer was new to me. I have an I phone, but I had no idea about this function. This could revolutionize my every day usage on my cell phone. I haven’t tried it as of yet, but I will!
>  
> Post:
> Hello all, I have worked with seniors on smart phone usage. If there isn't any other health issue going on such as shaky hands they most always are able to single tap, double tap, swipe, etc. with great success. If not, the Iphone has a feature called voice assist which is somewhat different but works in conjunction with voice over. The user can speak commands such as swipe right, click on, etc. And finally, as Debbie mentioned, a smart phone in conjunction with the Libre 3 or perhaps the Dexcom might be the answer. Perhaps there are some people through senior blind services in your area that can help you explore all options?
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> On the Iphone 13 and maybe earlier:
> go to settings,
> click on accessibility,
> click on voice controll.
> Of course, as with technology there are numerous settings that can be set for this feature. Also, vocabulary can be taught to the feature and training should be
>  
> done.
> Good luck.
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> End of post
>  
> Walter
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