We’ve talked about apps plenty of times before – including a detailed post on powerful apps for caregivers, plus apps and games for seniors. Today, we’re taking a much narrower focus and looking specifically at the best habit tracking apps for caregivers. Why habit tracking? Well, for one thing, habits have a powerful cumulative effect. Even if […]
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