Technology

It can be challenging to buy a gift for your senior family members or friends who have visual impairment. You want gifts to be useful and make your loved one’s life easier. This list contains 8 useful products and devices that would make great gifts for visually…

When most of us were young, there were very few ways of communicating with people who didn’t live nearby. There were handwritten letters (remember them?), there was the house phone, and, in an emergency…

In a world where health and technology seamlessly intertwine, the wearable revolution has taken center stage, offering us an unprecedented opportunity to take control of our well-being. Among the various fitness trackers available, Fitbit stands out…

Podcasts are a great way to learn and relate with others who are living with dementia or taking care of dementia patients. As dementia awareness grows, many caregivers and doctors share their experiences and tips to help others to walk this challenging path…

Aging fearlessly in an ever-advancing modern world requires many inputs – a sensible diet, routine physical exercise, medical maintenance and smart financial planning, to name a few. But none of these efforts are successful without a command…

According to a study by the University of Kent in the UK, virtual reality can help people with dementia recall old memories and improve language and reasoning skills often caused by Alzheimer’s. At the SXSW panel in Austin, Texas, researchers…

Alexa is an intelligent companion and a great technology to engage senior dementia patients. Alexa is widely used in elderly care communities to keep seniors with dementia entertained, up-to-date, and connected with their family and friends…

If you are reading this, I already know one or two things about you. Firstly, that you are (probably) over 60. You are (probably but not necessarily) female, and lastly, that you at least have some grip on technology. We’re online after all, and a lot of us…

As part of my usual workday, I always check in on the Help a Reporter Out (HARO) website to see if I can contribute to story queries posted by reporters that are within my wheelhouse as a life coach and freelance digital content creator…

Smartphones and tablets can be incredibly beneficial for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients if they are loaded with the right apps. Progression of dementia cannot be stopped, but technology can help with memory training and entertainment…