Technology Gifts to Simplify Life for Your Aging Loved One (or Make It More Fun)
In an interview with Jon Stein, a Forbes Contributor, technology journalist Lary Magid makes a strong statement about baby boomers and technology: “It’s stupid and insulting to pitch baby boomers as...
View ArticleMust-Have Apps for the Professional Senior Woman
Editor’s Note: Today’s post is written by Arar Han, co-CEO (along with Shayne Fitz-Coy) at Alert-1. Whether you’ve owned your own business or have been a loyal employee for years, it’s natural for...
View Article7 Apps That Meet Caregivers’ Needs
Silicon Valley is beginning to realize that there is an ever-increasing need for technology—mobile, online, and in-home—to support caregivers. A report from the National Alliance for Caregiving, the...
View ArticleHow Medical Alert Systems Helped Pioneer the Internet of Things
Wearable, connected devices are the must-have items of 2015. Plus, the soon-to-debut Apple Watch may add even more buzz to the sector. These emerging wearables have social media capability and...
View Article5 Tech Trends in Senior Living
Having all the comforts of home isn’t a new trend in a senior living community, as efforts in recent years have shifted the focus to making senior living settings as homelike as possible. That said,...
View ArticleMy Grandma Wants an Apple Watch (and Other Conundrums of the Wearable Tech Era)
It’s been more than a month since the Apple Watch’s release. You like the idea of Grandma having one so she can stay in contact. But after all the hype, is it worth it? Is it a product that Grandma...
View ArticleAging in Place Safely: Home Automation for Seniors
As many seniors opt to age in place and live their golden years in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes, it’s natural for loved ones to want to ensure their safety when they can’t be...
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