There has been significant growth in technology for seniors over the last few years. Some examples of these include cell phones designed specifically for older adults, software used to make their devices easier-to-use and personal monitoring equipment for fall prevention that is less intrusive and more effective. There are even tablets with …
Using voice controlled lighting in your home automation system can provide a new level of interaction with your home. By speaking to your home, you can turn on on a light, lower the temperature of your home, turn on your favorite music or a host of other commands. This could be particularly useful for aging in place, with advantages such as not …
The Samsung Galaxy S4 is a superstar among Android phones. It is fast, powerful and has amazing graphics. In all of the senior cellphones we've covered, we've never delved into smartphones of this caliber. Mainly, because many of them are so complicated. So, we're looking at the Galaxy S4 in a different way: Is it a gadget seniors would want to …
If you are interested in home automation, but don't want to commit to a large company or monthly fees, SmartThings might be for you. SmartThings is at the other end of systems, where you can build your own (or have someone do it for you) that does not require you to use proprietary technology. Their open platform supports hundreds of devices from …
This home automation bedroom was featured at CEDIA 2012 Expo. The video, entitled, "Home of the Future 2016 - Aging in Place - the Bedroom," highlights aging in place technology to help seniors, elderly and disabled people stay in their homes longer. The technology shown here utilizes several technologies that are very useful for aging in …
The Jitterbug Touch 2, the latest senior cell phone from GreatCall, is packed full of features and services that will appeal to older adults wanting a smartphone, but not all the bells and whistles. This new senior cell phone from Jitterbug is a welcome addition to their growing family of phones. It has a lot of great options for a simple cell …
