Articles On:technology for seniors

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.

The Risks of Social Media

As enjoyable and useful as it may be, social media is not all likes and ...

An older woman using a tablet, from Petrkurgan. For article on the risks of social media for seniors.

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

Protect Yourself from QR Code Scams

While hucksters and fraudsters have been around for ages, new technology means new ways to ...

Woman scanning a QR code at a restaurant, from Nenitorx. For article on how to protect yourself from QR code scams.

December 14, 2022

Robot Pets for Seniors

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

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 ...

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.

Cool Technology for Seniors in 2022

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

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.

10 Top Car Safety Features for Seniors

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

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.

TV Technology and Seniors Cutting the Cord

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

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.

Sharing an Illness on Social Media

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

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.