Technology

How to Keep Your Loved Ones Safe on the Web

by Margaret Kramer | Feb 13, 2018 | Caregivers, Health & Aging, Technology

According to ATTInternetService and the Department of Homeland Security, seniors experience fraud at twice the rate of the rest of the population. So much of this alarming statistic has to do with older generations generally being more trusting than more recent... » Read More

3 Tips for Introducing Seniors to Aging-in-Place Technology

by Kelsey Allen | Oct 30, 2017 | Caregivers, Technology

If your dad keeps saying he wants to age in place but doesn’t seem willing to invest in the technology, he’s not alone. Although 96 percent of seniors say it’s important to be as independent as possible as they get older, only 21 percent plan to incorporate technology... » Read More

How Online Bill Payment Can Help Your Parents

by Kelsey Allen | Oct 23, 2017 | Caregivers, Technology

If your mom is making occasional errors when balancing her checkbook, that’s probably a typical age-related memory change. But if you start to notice that she’s losing track of the amounts she’s spending and not paying bills on time, it’s time to consider how to help... » Read More

Senior Fire Safety: Every Second Counts

by Kelsey Allen | Oct 9, 2017 | Products, Technology

Consider this scenario: It’s 6 p.m. Your father is reheating some soup on the stove when he hears his phone ring in the living room. It’s just another telemarketer, but he leaves the stovetop unattended for just long enough. Now the smoke alarm is sounding and the... » Read More

Wearable Safety Devices for Seniors Caregivers Should Know About

by Kelsey Allen | Sep 25, 2017 | Caregivers, Technology

Caring for an aging parent isn’t easy, especially if you’re a long-distance caregiver. Whether you’re concerned about home care fraud and abuse or wondering if your dad took his prescriptions and remembered to eat lunch, wearables for seniors have the power to make... » Read More

3 Senior Technologies for Older Adults and their Caregivers

by Kelsey Allen | Sep 13, 2017 | Products, Technology

Most people think old people and technology are like oil and water — too different and simply not meant to go together. But tech isn’t just for the millennial grandkids. Seniors are more digitally connected than ever, and companies are developing senior technologies... » Read More