Guest BloggerBecome one of the Tech-Savvy Older Adults in 5 Steps
Did you know you can become one of the tech-savvy older adults today? Technology use is growing across people of all ages. And while the obstacle to computer literacy among older adults has been the assumption that it’s best suited for the younger generation, technology use among adults is soaring. According to a report by the Pew Internet and American Project, in 2014, only 11% of older adults owned a smartphone. Today, middle-aged and older adults are embracing technology more than ever. This is evident by a study that suggests that approximately 70% of seniors are now using the internet.
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The market for wearable medical devices is becoming one of the fastest-growing in the consumer electronics segment. This is due to the increasing role of "age-appropriate" users in the economy and concern for improving their quality of life. "Snob" studied this and other types of modern gadgets, which are difficult for older people to do without. Most gadget manufacturers see as their main target audience people under 30, technologically advanced and ready to experiment with new devices and technologies, but older people often turn out to be an equally, if not more, attractive target audience. In the U.S., for example,
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Richard Bitner5 Strategies for Helping Seniors with Technology
These days, digital devices are an essential part of almost everybody’s life. With a smartphone in every pocket, a tablet in every living room, and computers powering seemingly every business on the planet, it’s clear we’re living in a digital world. But for many seniors — even those who are used to some older technologies — the rate of change in modern technology is too much, too fast. 5 Strategies for Helping Seniors with Technology That can make it tough to teach seniors how to use new phones, new computers, and the array of apps and services that might improve
Continue reading7 Benefits of Social Media for Older Adults
Social media is a website where people all over the world gather to socialize over the internet. It’s a large online community where people create a network of friends and acquaintances. Most platforms allow to set up gatherings, grassroots movements, charity funds, and many other social movements that can take place in the real world. Humans are social beings and need the company of others; that’s why we invented social media. It’s an excellent way to keep up with distant family, relatives, and friends. More so, these sites allow you to stay in touch with businesses, organizations, and many other
Continue readingWhy should seniors learn to manage a computer?
Why do we call a younger generation a digital one? The reason is that adults are more or less afraid of all the digital novelties these days. They are used to traditional means of communication and don’t find enough motivation to master new computer skills. But being able to work with the computer is important these days. Why? Let’s answer the question. Daily routine is easier with the computer use Digital advancements touched every area of human life. We deal with mobile devices, laptops, and other computer services daily. They are present in hospitals and shops, in small stores and
Continue readingBasics of Computer Literacy for Seniors
We are in the age of computers or information that is brought about by the Digital Revolution. The introduction of computers has made life easier for many people, although they have also rendered many people jobless. These days, if you know how to use a computer, you don’t have to worry when looking for the direction to a restaurant or important information on the internet. You can ask Google everything you want and the giant won’t charge you anything for availing the information for you. A study by Microsoft suggests that the average employee uses a computer at least 7
Continue reading5 Mobile Apps for Seniors to Make Life Easier
There is no denying that we cannot live without technology. And even though the seniors aren’t so easy to change with times, a study by the Pew Research Center has shown that 67% of older people above 65 years are already using the internet. The same study suggests that 42% of seniors own smartphones. To make life easier for seniors, developers are working around the clock to create mobile apps that help this older generation undertake their daily activities effortlessly. So currently, there are tens of thousands of mobile apps for seniors out there. This makes it more difficult to
Continue readingImpact of Smart Technology on Insurers
With technological advancements have come the introduction of smart technology. This technology has crept into different industries and has started to impact individuals and insurers’ daily lives. This has led to increased security for insurers. There’s an improvement in health care quality, and this has allowed the insured people to make smarter decisions that are in line with their insurance policies. Smart Devices for Insurers Many smart devices can now play essential roles in helping the insured persons secure an excellent premium rate and secure their lives. Some of these devices are discussed below: Thermostats: In talking about homeowners’ insurance,
Continue readingStarting a Blog After 50: Move Over Millennials
When many people think of blogging, they might imagine a teenager or—at the oldest end—a thirty-something writing indulgently about personal interests or drama in their daily lives. While these groups of people do make up many bloggers, blogging after age 50 can provide a ton of benefits for older people, too. Starting a blog after age 50 is easier than ever, thanks to free, intuitive tools that can make launching a blog easy, no matter what your interests are. Blogging for older people not only promotes good mental health by acting as a stress-coping mechanism and sharpening cognitive ability, but
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