The Benefits of Going Back to School for Seniors July 9, 2018 Articles, Family Issues, Featured, Independent Living, Senior Health, Seniors & Technology - Retirement is not just about traveling. It is also not just about watching TV at home while waiting for grandkids to visit. Instead, retirement can be a time to explore new things and that can include going back to school. Retirement gives seniors the opportunity to pursue goals that were not feasible during their working years. … Continue reading "The Benefits of Going Back to School for Seniors"
Self-Driving Cars for Aging Drivers? Not Yet. June 18, 2018 Articles, Featured, Independent Living, Senior Health, Seniors & Technology - Maintaining the ability to drive is crucial to most senior’s quality of life. It helps them to stay connected to people in their respective communities. Being able to drive is an indispensable part of maintaining social ties while also having constant access to all services needed. Losing one’s ability to drive either voluntarily or for … Continue reading "Self-Driving Cars for Aging Drivers? Not Yet."
Golf Carts Help Seniors Embrace an Active Lifestyle June 2, 2018 Articles, Featured, Independent Living, Seniors & Technology - If you’ve already purchased a golf cart for your silver-haired years (or your hair follicle-challenged years) then chances are you are not willing to give up your sense of adventure and your love of staying active. Obviously, you didn’t buy that golf cart just to park it in your driveway. And, needless to say, staying … Continue reading "Golf Carts Help Seniors Embrace an Active Lifestyle"
9 Reasons Senior Citizens Love the Internet August 13, 2017 Seniors & Technology - Seniors can remember long before the Internet existed—and yet now, we live in a world that’s dependent on it. This can be jarring to some seniors. But others embrace the Internet and all it brings fully. And the truth is, the Internet can enrich the lives of seniors in dozens of ways. Here are just … Continue reading "9 Reasons Senior Citizens Love the Internet"
9 Reasons Senior Citizens Love the Internet August 13, 2017 Seniors & Technology - Seniors can remember long before the Internet existed—and yet now, we live in a world that’s dependent on it. This can be jarring to some seniors. But others embrace the Internet and all it brings fully. And the truth is, the Internet can enrich the lives of seniors in dozens of ways. Here are just … Continue reading "9 Reasons Senior Citizens Love the Internet"
“Friending” Your Grandkids: Navigating the Social Media Minefield August 13, 2017 Seniors & Technology - Facebook isn’t just for college kids anymore. The site has seen a dramatic increase in membership among people aged 50 and over, and with good reason. Facebook gives older adults a great way to keep in touch with family—especially kids and grandkids. But if you’re considering “friending” your grandkids, be aware—Facebook isn’t just a means … Continue reading "“Friending” Your Grandkids: Navigating the Social Media Minefield"
New Rules About Voting: How They May Affect You August 13, 2017 Seniors & Technology - New voting laws that require photo ID’s may have a disproportionate impact on older Americans. After the 2010 midterm elections, dozens of states have enacted these laws—leaving the current total of states where you need a photo ID to vote at about 34. The problem is that approximately 21 million people don’t have valid, government-issued … Continue reading "New Rules About Voting: How They May Affect You"
10 iPad Apps To Help Seniors Stay In Touch With Their Family and Friends August 13, 2017 Seniors & Technology - With the advent of the new iPad, and it’s state-of-the-art Retina screen, families abound are using it to stay in touch with one another at the highest quality possible – and that includes those more senior family members as well. From photo sharing to video chat, the new iPad is an amazing device that not … Continue reading "10 iPad Apps To Help Seniors Stay In Touch With Their Family and Friends"
6 Websites to Help Preserve Your Family’s History Online August 13, 2017 Seniors & Technology - With age often comes the desire to not only learn about where you came from, but also the desire to start persevering the memories of your family for future generations to come. And in this day of computers, digital cameras, video recorders, and most important of all the Internet, saving your family’s history is as … Continue reading "6 Websites to Help Preserve Your Family’s History Online"
10 of the Best iPad Mind Games to Keep Your Brain Sharp August 13, 2017 Seniors & Technology - Study after study has shown that playing games will not only improve your memory, but it can also increase your reasoning and motor skills as well as your ability to visualize things in three-dimensional space. And what a better way to play games these days than on your iPad. With its insane popularity there has … Continue reading "10 of the Best iPad Mind Games to Keep Your Brain Sharp"
