From the “This is why we paid for our kids to go to college” department comes a story about the iShoe that can help seniors aging in place. This incredible new piece of equipment could help physicians discover problems with balance before a fall actually happens. The model the MIT Team is working with now […]
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Senior Cell Phones – Jitterbug Dial
The Jitterbug Dial is causing quite a stir in the cell phone market. Specifically designed for seniors, this phone features a large display, back-lit and bright easy to see buttons, full keypad for dialing, simple “Yes” and “No” action buttons, quick operator button (Press “0″ to reach a live Jitterbug operator), onscreen help and large […]
New Cell Phone Designs for Seniors
As we had shown in a previous article on senior cell phones, there are some great cell phones out there for older people. The ones in this article are not reality yet (they are concept phones), but we hope to see them (and others like them) very soon. More Senior Cell Phones : Jitterbug Plus | Just5 […]
The Current Wave: Cell Phones for Seniors
Cell phones for seniors. Find cell phones that are easy-to-understand and use, with large screens, buttons & other features designed for seniors.
Blue Cross gives medical records access via cell phone
Parents or people providing care for elderly parents will have a new way to carry personal health records and provide them to physicians. Blue Cross of Northeast Pennsylvania is providing an application for cell phones to it’s insured. The first wave of patients have been given access to it and it allows them to add […]
UK local government spearheads project to keep older people safe at home
The Bolton Council has teamed up with Careline to provide remote monitoring devices and service for older people. Sensors to detect falls, movement in the home, epileptic seizures, extreme temperatures variations, entry and exit from the home and bed and/or chair occupancy are among the list of technologies being implemented. The monitoring services (provided by […]
Video Games = Fun, Therapy for Seniors
Think video games are just for the young? Think again. They are becoming a big hit for Boomers and beyond, and for good reason. New research being conducted at places like Cornell, the University of South Carolina and the University of Florida seeks to prove that video games are good for more than just wasting […]
Technology To Improve Seniors Lives
Jennie Chin Hansen, the President Elect of AARP, speaking about how technology can help enhance the lives of seniors aging in place. This is possible by focusing elderly technology on the areas of caregiving, the home environment and healthcare.