Baby Boomers continue to live long and healthy lives well into their 80’s. For society, it has enormous implications on how to care for an aging population in a way that keeps them independent. According to the Census Facts For Features, 44.7 million senior citizens 65 and older existed on July 1st, 2013. By 2060 […]
The Top 3 Cell Phones for Seniors
Which Cell Phones Are Best For Seniors? There are so many cell phone companies out there and it can become overwhelming trying to figure out which ones will have the best options. If you don’t do enough research, you could end up being overcharged for something you don’t need, or you could fall victim to […]
Get Looped in to Hearing Aid Loops
What do Westminster Abbey, The Detroit Metro Airport, the Seattle Repertory Theatre and Wegman’s supermarket chain all have in common? They’ve each installed “hearing loops”—a simple technology that helps millions of people with hearing loss. Consisting of copper wires embedded in the perimeter of a room, the loops serve as assisted listening systems, enabling people […]
Seniors: Time to Embrace Technology
Many might think and reason that tech, and social media is exclusively a domain for the younger generation. However, recently more and more senior adults are enthusiastically joining the tech and social media landscape and discovering the life-enriching benefits of new technology. New technology will not only help you share or have a thing in […]
Seniors and Self Driving Cars
If you’re 65 years old this year, you witnessed nearly the complete evolution of the automobile in the United States. In the 1950’s automobiles became affordable for the average family and a number of vehicles grew exponentially. Safety advancements have included windshield safety glass, seat-belts, crush zones and airbags. Today’s automobiles are remarkably safe. Vehicles […]