It's been two weeks since I adopted my rescue dog. Funny, I'd wanted a dog for so long, but after my husband passed, I feared what would happen to the dog if something happened to me. I don't mean something tragic like death, but short-term tragedies where I can't get home.

Enter technology. I purchased one of those feeders that you can set to release food at a certain time. It allows you to record your voice, so I can call her same as if I'm there. I also purchased one of those dog water things you hang on the side of the cage. She loves drinking from it and it can last for days. I can hang more than one and some hold 48 ounces of water..

I'm posting this to make a point not only about dogs, but humans too. Many of us are afraid to live by ourselves going forward, yet are not interested in remarrying or living with someone. We think of what if something happens and we are alone. Well, I've checked into some of the stuff that is either here now, or is coming.

Including:

-A robot that can give you your pills, check your vitals and allow two way visual conversations with the doctor.

-Cars that can drive themselves. Great for people who can no longer drive.

-Smart houses that will report if you fall or change your pattern throughout the day. Say, you usual sit down to watch TV in a certain room and you don't show up. The smart house would contact you by phone. If you don't answer, it will contact your emergency number.


--devices you can wear even outside. So, if you're in your garden and you fall, press the button and help arrives.