Articles On:technology for seniors

December 14, 2022

Robot Pets for Seniors

Some unexpected companions have brought joy, companionship, and socialization opportunities to older adults. Hannah Critchfield ...

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Jack Rickert, a 96-year-old resident of The Fountains at Boca Ciega Bay, pats Irish, a robotic dog, on Sept. 21, 2022, in St. Petersburg. Several residents of the retirement community have the interactive pets which can bark, purr, turn their heads, roll over and more. (Angelica Edwards/Tampa Bay Times/TNS) For article on robot pets for seniors.
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 ...

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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.
July 7, 2022

Cool Technology for Seniors in 2022

Many seniors rely on technology every day for well-being, safety, and pure fun. Here’s some ...

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seniors using technology - photo by Robert Kneschke, Dreamstime. Seniors Guide recommends top technology for seniors, for well-being, safety, and pure fun – easy and inexpensive enough for general use.
June 14, 2022

Free Online Games for Seniors

Seniors Guide recommends free online games for seniors to provide mental stimulation and everyday enjoyment, ...

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couple on a laptop, possibly playing a puzzle Wavebreakmedia Dreamstime. Seniors Guide recommends free online games for seniors to provide mental stimulation and everyday enjoyment, like Sudoku, Wordle, and Jumble.
April 22, 2022

10 Top Car Safety Features for Seniors

Seniors Guide looks at what older drivers value most in a car and at some ...

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woman driving a car. Photo by Alberto Jorrin Rodriguez Dreamstime. Seniors Guide looks at what older drivers value most in a car and at useful car safety features for seniors in today’s automobiles.
March 29, 2022

TV Technology and Seniors Cutting the Cord

TV watching has changed since rabbit ears and the national anthem marking midnight sign-off. While ...

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Couple Watching Tv Monkey Business Images Dreamstime. For article, This TV technology primer on HD antenna and streaming technology helps seniors cutting the cord on their monthly cable or satellite TV bill.
March 1, 2022

Sharing an Illness on Social Media

When you or a loved one becomes seriously ill or is injured, you often want ...

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Woman In Wheelchair On Laptop Photo By Mark Adams Dreamstime. For article, We explore benefits, challenges, and tips for sharing an illness on social media, platforms that make communicating easy – and difficult.
February 8, 2022

Telehealth for Seniors

Telemedicine has played an essential role in health care during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly telehealth ...

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Ill Woman Talking To Doctor On Telehealth Visit Photo By Jhdt Stock Images Llc Dreamstime. For article, Telemedicine has been useful in pandemic-era health care, especially telehealth for seniors. Will virtual options continue as COVID-19 wanes?
January 21, 2022

Digital Scrapbooks for Every Generation

Whether you’re a senior looking for an indoor project or someone who wants to provide ...

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Woman On Laptop Syda Productions Dreamstime. With digital scrapbooking, you can share finished digital scrapbooks and memories with people near and far – no printing or postage required. Or the woman could be taking free online classes for seniors.
January 14, 2022

Peer-to-Peer Payment Apps: What You Need to Know

Used to be, if we owed money to friends – say, we ate out together ...

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Smartphone with Venmo and PayPal apps with cash in the background. A primer for seniors on peer-to-peer payment apps (P2P): benefits and risks and fees, limits, speed, and best uses for six common services. Image from Tribune Content Agency, Kiplinger. Simple comparisons to help you choose.