Articles On:senior technology

The Internet Benefits Older Adults’ Mental Health

Much has been reported on the harms of extended internet usage, especially on children, teens, ...

Senior couple smiling broadly as they look at their laptop on a video chat, since this use of the internet benefits older adults. Image by Yuri Arcurs.

A Five-Step Emergency Plan for Seniors

Successfully reacting to a crisis requires being able to call for assistance or flee to ...

A senior man struggles after falling on the floor, in need of an emergency plan for help. Image by Katarina Bialasiewicz.

January 6, 2025

Navigating Digital Health Records

The world of healthcare has gone digital, with medical records and health care services stored ...

confused woman navigating digital health records with nurse looking on. Image by Yuri Arcurs.

December 9, 2024

Alexa for Seniors: Top 12 Beneficial Features for Older Adults

Amazon’s voice-controlled virtual assistant, Alexa, offers features for users of all ages. But Alexa for ...

Hand touching an Amazon Alexa device to get more information on weather, demonstrating on the benefits of Amazon Alexa for seniors

August 30, 2024

Can Video Games Support Senior Health?

When you picture a “gamer,” do you see a 70-year-old woman playing Nintendo? Probably not! ...

Man in a wheelchair at home playing VR, because video games support senior health. Image by Monkey Business Images

December 11, 2023

Cool Technology for Health, Safety, and Fun

Technology can enhance your well-being and safety and provide hours of enjoyment. Despite some people’s ...

Older man wearing smart watch as technology for health and cutting food to prep for a meal. Image by Mirek1967

August 22, 2023

Simple Tech Solutions for Aging in Place

As more adults reach retirement age, most want to remain independent at home. We look ...

young woman looking at security camera feed. Credit Shao-chun Wang. More aging adults want to remain independent at home. We look at some simple tech solutions that make aging in place easier for everyone.

Video Calling for Seniors: 5 Popular Options

Video calling for seniors combines independence with peace of mind. When her father and stepmother ...

elderly woman at jp,e on video call through tablet, from aekkarak Thongjiew. For article on video calling for seniors - options and devices

November 4, 2022

Home Technology for Aging in Place

From touchless faucets to voice-controlled lights, conveniences to health and safety, home technology and other ...

An Amazon Alexa used by physician. Image by Jdjuancimail. From conveniences to health and safety, home technology and other tech tools are making it possible for seniors to age in place. Here’s how.

Smart Ideas for Smart Technology at Home

If you’ve created your own smart home entertainment center, don’t stop there. Today, smart technology ...

smart kitchen. Photo by Andrey Popov, Dreamstime. Smart technology at home does more than amuse. You can also smarten up less-entertaining areas: the kitchen, laundry room and basement.