Technology caters to the needs of people from all walks of life, especially independent seniors. Senior citizens use mobile apps to get their supplies delivered, pay bills, and book doctor appointments. Pew Research Center found that among seniors ages 65 and above, about 85% owned a cell phone. Elderly people can use technology not only…
Digital assistants, also known as virtual assistants and smart speakers, have become wildly popular since they were first introduced by Amazon in 2014. As of this year, almost 95 million digital assistants have been sold. Surprisingly, one of the groups that digital assistants are most popular with are senior adults. It is estimated that about…
Most people are aware of the fact that as we age, our risk of falling increases. One average, one in four adults over the age of 65 falls every year. This risk continues to grow as we move into our 70s and 80s. An Ounce of Prevention Goes a Long Way When you or your…
Staying active and engaged is not only important for young people, it’s just as important for aging adults as well. Staying active is good for their physical health and helps seniors maintain good mental and emotional health. Multiple studies have found that older adults who remain active and engaged in retirement are much more likely…
It is sad and unfortunate that our senior citizens are at the top of the list for most targeted groups for scammers, identity theft, and fraud. One recent study found that scammers steal close to $3 billion a year from seniors. Don’t let your hard-earned money be lost to people who could care less about…
The Coronavirus pandemic has changed everything about our lives. It has affected the elderly and those that love and care for them most of all. Now, more than ever, protecting their health and well being is a priority, and it is of utmost importance that we continue to look for ways to keep them safe….
Maggie Kuhn once said, “Old age is not a disease. It is strength and survivorship, triumph over all kinds of vicissitudes and disappointments, trials and illnesses.” But what happens when your elderly loved one is beginning to succumb to the adverse effects of growing old? With advanced age comes many issues that affect their quality…
Seniors can become forgetful as their brain function declines with age, and this is normal. However, there are cases when the forgetfulness is caused by something more serious: Dementia. Dementia is the overall term pertaining to the conditions characterized by decline in thinking skills, like problem-solving, memory, and language. It can affect an individual’s ability…
It is natural to worry about the safety and well-being of elderly loved ones, especially when you are not around to look after them. Most seniors have mobility issues and they can be frail, forgetful, and slower in their movements. All these can be worrisome, putting them at risk of accidents and other situations that…
Many of the safety risks that seniors face on the daily happen right at home, especially when they are left by themselves. This is why apart from identifying common safety issues at home and making sure that seniors are safe from them, it is important that you employ the use of a senior monitoring device…