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Safety for Seniors: Sensors and Motion Detectors

by Max Baumgarten February 17, 2010

Believe it or not: sensors and motion detectors serve as a lifesaver for seniors and foster safe-independent living.

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Robovie II: Shopping Made Easy for Seniors

by Max Baumgarten January 19, 2010

For some seniors, a trip to the store is not exactly a walk in the park. Grabbing, lifting, and carrying goods might pose a problem for the brittle, the immobile, and the arthritic. In an attempt to solve these sorts of mobility obstacles, Japanese inventors designed The Robovie II, a robot that actually shops for [...]

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The Evolution of an Elder Gadget: Developing a Senior-Friendly MP3 Player

by Nellie Day September 15, 2009
Sample of the Linked Senior manual

We often feature products that are convenient and conducive to a senior’s way of living. From popular digital cameras that simply require a point and shoot to therapeutic gloves that provide extra grip for those suffering from arthritis, ElderGadget has covered a range of products that, consciously or not, boast many elder-friendly features.

What we haven’t [...]

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NY Times: Gadget Marketers Discover the Elderly

by EJ September 6, 2009

The New York Times published a story today by Kevin J. O’Brien titled “Electronics Reach Out to the Ends of the Age Spectrum .”  ElderGadget recommends this article to all visitors, as it documents a very interesting trend in senior gadgets: the benefits of marketing and manufacturing products for specific age groups.

The Times isn’t the only [...]

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Is Cell Phone Radiation Dangerous for Seniors?

by Max Baumgarten August 22, 2009
elektrosmog

Whenever you use a cell phone, you emit electromagnetic radiation. When you place your cell phone close to your ear, the phone releases radio waves that are composed of radio frequency, a type of electromagnetic radiation.

The question that, therefore begs to be asked is: Is this radiation bad for you?

Cell phone radiation and senior health [...]

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The Perfect Gadgets (if ElderGadget Ran the World)

by Max Baumgarten August 10, 2009

At ElderGadget, we usually review existing products to dissect and highlight their elder-friendly features. For example, is the new Sony television set too glossy for sensitive eyes? Are the buttons on an alarm clock large enough to read?

But we’re taking a different approach in this post. We’re feeling a tad playful, loony, and a bit more creative than usual. So instead [...]

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