The Honest Truth About How This Site Works

I believe in complete transparency, so here’s the deal. Actually, I am legally obligated to tell you this:

Some of the links on this website are affiliate links. This means that if you click on a link and purchase a product or service, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

Let me be very clear about what this means and what it doesn’t mean.

What This Means

I earn a commission when you purchase through my links.

If you click on a product link in one of my blog posts and decide to buy that product, the company may pay me a small percentage of the sale. This commission comes from the company’s marketing budget, not from your pocket—you pay the exact same price whether you use my link or not.

These commissions help me:

• Maintain this website
• Continue researching and testing products
• Create free content and guides
• Keep providing honest, detailed reviews

I only recommend products I genuinely believe in.

I don’t recommend products just because they pay higher commissions. Every product I mention on this site is here because:

• I’ve thoroughly researched it
• I believe it will genuinely help families caring for aging loved ones
• It meets my standards for quality, reliability, and value
• I would recommend it to my own family members

In fact, many of the products I recommend are ones I’ve personally purchased and used with my own son and sister.

What This Does NOT Mean

I don’t recommend junk just to earn money.

My reputation and your trust matter far more to me than any commission check. If a product doesn’t work well, I won’t recommend it—no matter how much they’d pay me.

You’re never obligated to use my links.

If you prefer to search for products on your own, that’s completely fine. I won’t be offended. My goal is to help you find solutions that work, whether you use my links or not.

My opinions are my own.

No company pays me to write positive reviews. If I recommend something, it’s because I genuinely believe it’s worth considering. If I point out drawbacks or limitations, that’s my honest assessment.

The Companies I Work With

I participate in affiliate programs with various companies, including:

• Amazon Associates – For products available on Amazon
• Individual product manufacturers – Some companies have their own affiliate programs
• Healthcare technology companies – Companies that create medical alert systems, medication dispensers, and health monitoring devices
• Smart home technology brands – Companies making devices for aging in place

The specific companies and products I recommend may change over time as I discover better options or as products are discontinued.

My Promise to You

Here’s what I commit to:

1. Honesty First – I will always share both the pros and cons of products I recommend
2. Real Experience – I research thoroughly and, when possible, test products personally
3. No Inflated Claims – I won’t exaggerate benefits or make unrealistic promises
4. Clear Disclosure – When I use affiliate links, I’ll clearly mark them
5. Your Best Interest – I prioritize what’s actually helpful over what earns the most commission

Products I Don’t Use Affiliate Links For

Not everything I mention on this site has an affiliate link. Sometimes I recommend:

• Products that don’t have affiliate programs
• Free resources and tools
• General approaches or strategies
• Open-source solutions

If there’s no affiliate program available, I’ll still recommend the product if I believe it’s the best option for your situation.

FTC Compliance

This disclosure is in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission’s guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising (16 CFR Part 255).

Like I said before, the FTC requires me to tell you that I might earn money from links on this site. So now you know.

Questions?

If you have any questions about my affiliate relationships, how I choose products to recommend, or anything else related to this disclosure, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Feel free to email me at: info@carolynabest.com

The Bottom Line

I earn commissions from some product recommendations on this site. You pay the same price whether you use my links or not. I only recommend products I genuinely believe will help you.

That’s the whole story. No fine print, no hidden agenda.

My goal is simple: to help seniors and caregivers find technology solutions that actually work in real life. If I can earn a small commission while helping you make informed decisions, that’s a win-win for both of us.

Thank you for trusting me and for supporting this website by using my affiliate links when you choose to make a purchase.

This page may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in affiliate relationships or FTC guidelines. The “Last Updated” date at the top shows when this page was last revised.