The benefits of telehealth services extend beyond convenience, so it’s important that older adults avoid potential barriers to accessing them. It’s not enough to simply tell older adults that services are available because too many variables can interfere with their…
As seniors age, they often experience a decline in mobility. Lack of mobility could be due to arthritis or other joint inflammation, a chronic disease that impacts movement, or even the symptom of cognitive decline. Previous generations of seniors did…
The vast majority of younger people underestimate senior citizens’ ability to use the internet. A large number of seniors are highly computer literate, and those who aren’t may still have a basic knowledge of how to use the internet. However,…
In today’s climate, aging in place has become an even more viable option for seniors looking toward their next phase of life. For the elderly living alone, new leaps in technology have made a huge difference. In the past, aging-in-place…
What many of us most want to do right now is give our loved ones a big hug and sit down for some intimate heart-to-heart conversation. Unfortunately, that’s just not as possible these days, even if we live nearby. So,…
Video chatting is a great way to stay connected to senior loved ones when you can't be there in person. Whether it be through FaceTime, Skype or the more popular than ever Zoom video conferencing, there are a ton of…
GrandPad is a simple and secure tablet computer that digitally connects a senior to their family and friends. The senior can easily view family photos and videos, play games, see weather for each family member, listen to music, check emails,…
It wasn’t really that long ago that robots were the stuff of science fiction. However, with the growth of computer technologies, many of us are starting to incorporate the automation of robotics into our daily lives. We don’t yet have…
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the largest technology exhibition in the world. This year it featured flying taxis, self-rolling suitcases, holograms, and for the first time, a boat load of devices designed to help seniors. It’s a reflection of…
When seniors experience loneliness and isolation, it can lead to depression and physical ailments. Psychological and sociological factors have a significant influence on how well we age. That’s why keeping a senior loved one engaged with family and friends is…