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Slingbox, A New Age Gadget with an Senior Friendly Twist

by AaronW on February 8, 2010

in Electronics, Products, TVs

Sling Box SOLO

The Slingbox is a gadget generally associated with the young tech-savvy crowd, but its Senior Friendly features are available to help out seniors who may be struggling with their television.

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What Does It Mean To Be Addicted To Technology?

by Max Baumgarten on February 7, 2010

in Activities, Computers and Internet

A new quiz courtesy of tech-blog Gizmodo asks the question, “Are You Addicted to Technology?” Relatedly, we ask, what does it mean to be a senior addicted to technology?

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Human Factors Guide: Episodic Memory

by Max Baumgarten February 7, 2010

Episodic memory refers to the ability to recall and remember autobiographical events and instances. Telling someone a story from your past is a prime example of using episodic memory.

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Don’t Eat That: An iPhone App for the Supermarket

by Max Baumgarten February 6, 2010

Food labels are a conundrum of sorts: many of us don’t know what to make of the information on the back of a cereal box. Well Celldial Inc has created Don’t Eat That, an iPhone app that answers these sort of nutrition-based conundrums.

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The iPad or the Kindle: What Do Seniors Want in a Gadget?

by Max Baumgarten January 30, 2010

Kindle or iPad? Do you prefer a “one-trick pony” or a “jack of all trades?” This question cuts to the heart of the difference between the single-purpose Kindle and the multi-functional iPad, two products that allow you to download a book and read it electronically on the go. This contrast seems to be of particular interest to the senior consumer, who might require a product with certain elder friendly features.

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The Real Winner of the 2010 Super Bowl: Sketchers’ Shape-Ups

by Max Baumgarten February 8, 2010

Sketchers’ Shape-Ups is more than just a catchy Super Bowl ad: it’s a shoe that actively stimulates your muscles while you walk.

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Senior Factors Guide: Working Memory

by Max Baumgarten February 6, 2010

It’s no secret that working memory declines with age. For example, statistically speaking, older adults need to have a set of instructions repeated more frequently than their younger counterparts do in order to carry out a task effectively.

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