Read about various technology options that seniors have to make their lives more comfortable.
Technology has emerged into providing information by voice, instead of using a search engine by keyboard. Both Alexa and Google Home do just this, as they are programmed with AI to recognize voice inquires and respond to them by scouting the information on the internet. But what are the pros and cons to each of … Read more
Setting up a tablet for the elderly is important. Since they didn’t grow up with technology like generation z’s or millennials did, they are the most significant age group to teach. Reduce elderly frustrations when faced with a new technology object with a clean, and organized virtual screen. Also, by setting up any settings or … Read more
Connection is made easier with video calls. Especially for long distances between loved ones The newest video chatting technologies, including the Facebook Portal and Amazon’s Echo Show, have advantages and disadvantages when it comes to the elderly using them as a means to connect. Here, we are diving into the pros and cons of each … Read more
In this article, we have reviewed the best cell phones for seniors with dementia. If you are in a hurry, the table below gives a quick snapshot of the top ones. Cell phones are very handy devices, allowing you to stay connected with the rest of the world. However, for people with dementia, using a … Read more
In this article, we take a look into the link between light therapy and mental health. Read on to know how light therapy can help with mental health. The biological clock we have helps us keep the rhythm of our bodies and the sleep-wake cycle in line with the light-day cycle of the planet. This … Read more
We have reviewed the best TV speakers for elderly and hard of hearing. If you are in a hurry, the table below gives a quick snapshot of the top 6. In America, one in three people between 65years and 74years[1] have a hearing disability, which makes even the simple joy of watching television a source … Read more
In this article, we have reviewed the best TV remotes for the elderly and seniors. If you are in a hurry, the table below gives a quick snapshot. Or you can scroll down for detailed reviews. Watching television is a popular activity among the elderly and helps to keep them entertained. Be it your favorite … Read more
Smart speakers like Amazon Alexa or Amazon Echo (or just Alexa) and Google Home have become extremely popular in the last 5 years. In the US alone, over 110 million smart speakers were in use in 2019 beginning1 and Amazon had sold more than 100 million such devices worldwide2. The reason for the popularity of … Read more
In this article, we have reviewed the best e-readers for seniors. If you are in a hurry, the table below gives a quick snapshot. Or you can scroll down for detailed product reviews. If you have been an avid reader all your life, you may have gotten used to reading paperbacks for a long time … Read more
In the US, an estimated thirty per cent of the elderly live alone and a whopping eighty percent of the elderly have no younger generation staying with them. Due to work considerations, we often have to move out of our parents’ home after college. Or, after retirement, your parents may want to move away from … Read more