Product Guides for Seniors, the Elderly, and the People Who Love Them
The best phones for seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s use pictures for automatic dialing, automatically hangup if the phone is left off the hook, and have minimal buttons. Some even have pendants that you can wear around the neck.
The best radios for seniors and the elderly have fewer buttons, are large in size, have built-in speakers that are loud, and is lightweight and compact.
Audiobook players are digital devices that read books out loud for seniors with failing eyesight or other conditions that make reading difficult. The best audiobooks for seniors and the elderly have large clear screens, easy to understand instructions, and loud speakers or good headphones.
Seniors enjoy music as much as the rest of us but small buttons and difficult to use players may keep them from it. The best MP3 players for seniors have big tactile buttons, large clear screens, and headphones that are bright and clear.
Many seniors want cameras that are simple and easy to use with only the basic functions so that they can record their favorite moments of life. Here are the best simple cameras for seniors.
Cordless phones also offer several advantages for seniors. One of the most important benefits is that can carry these phones with them wherever they go in the home. That way, they always have a phone with them. But, there are … Read more
Look for CD players that have large buttons, big & bold print, and that have only the basic buttons like play, stop, rewind, and fast forward. If there is a digital screen, it should be large with a back light function.
The best remote controls for seniors are simple ones with big buttons that have large print. Often, the fewer buttons the remote has, the easier it is to use.
Computers are a significant part of our lives, no matter our age. We often don’t even think too much about the simple tasks we perform on our computers every day. But for many elderly people, this isn’t the case. Because … Read more
Hearing loss can significantly impact all parts of a senior’s life. Unfortunately, this is something many seniors face every day. Among other things, they are unable to enjoy entertainment the way they used to. Many need a good pair of … Read more
For many of our senior and elderly loved ones, the television is their link to the outside world. TV’s are often their primary source of news, information, and entertainment. Unfortunately, the complications of aging can chip away at the usefulness … Read more
Here are my recommended mice and mouse alternatives for helping with wrist pain, finger pain, and thumb pain from arthritis. Or, read on for a buying guide with advice on how to shop for a computer mouse for arthritis sufferers.
The best vacuum cleaners for seniors and the elderly are lightweight and easy to use. Fortunately, vacuums of today are much lighter than those of the past. Here are the best lightweight vacuums for seniors.
Personally, I think it’s a shame that seniors and elderly even need to use alarm clocks. But, it is a reality many working seniors face. More and more senior citizens continue to work well into their golden years. So, unfortunately, … Read more
Clocks are an essential part of any home, but especially for seniors. Most younger people rely on their phones to keep track of time, and some people in this age group don’t even know how to read a regular clock! … Read more
Computers have sure come a long way since I sold them in college at our local Sears store. And they sure are a lot easier to use than they were too. Desktop and laptop computers are used in nearly all … Read more
Elderly people are rapidly turning to new technology to help them with many activities in their daily lives. And, software developers have realized this. They are now creating more smartphone and tablet apps that are targeted at engaging the elderly … Read more
The best corded landline home phones for the elderly have loud speakers and ringers, big buttons, and as few buttons as necessary. It is also important that they have emergency calling features in the event of a fall or medical problem.
Seniors often find themselves being teased because many avoid technology. Many people assume this is because seniors are scared of using technology. Some even think the elderly lack the ability to grasp tech! However, these assumptions are just plain ole … Read more
Many elderly people will tell you that they expect much less from a smartphone than the typical teenager or even middle-aged adults. With concerns like limited dexterity, impaired vision, and reduced hearing, many seniors find that using ordinary, entry-level “smartphones” … Read more