For seniors that plan to pack their bags and travel a bit, we want to provide you with some travel tips to manage gadgets while on the go. Hopefully these suggestions will help you have a more efficient, safer, and enjoyable trip.
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Believe it or not: sensors and motion detectors serve as a lifesaver for seniors and foster safe-independent living.
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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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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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After our post on the Top Five Sets for the Elderly, we received several questions about the importance of contrast ratio in choosing a TV. Simply put, contrast ratio is the ratio between the brightest whites and darkest black colors of an image or, in this case, a television picture. In theory, the higher the [...]
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The RC46 clock radio by RCA is the perfect companion in the morning. This alarm clock rates high in all the major categories. Throw in its' affordability, and this is one of the better ones out there.
A simply snazzy alarm clock. The Electric Alarm Clock from Elgin gives you 7 different display colors to choose from.
The iC172 iPod dock alarm clock radio by Emerson features more than an iPod docking station. It features an integrated LCD projector which allows you to project the time in LARGE numerals onto your wall or ceiling. The large projected display is ideal for anyone who has poor vision or a difficult time seeing without the aid of eye glasses.
Wake to your docked iPod, the radio, or--if you must--a classic buzzer alarm. Whichever you choose, a gradual alarm feature gently raises the alarm volume, so it's not too jarring. Great options and features on a great alarm clock.
Newly designed for 2010 with a bigger display and bigger sound, the iP90 represents the latest in iHome's #1 clock radio franchise. Made to charge, play and wake to iPhone/iPod, it has many great features including a remote, AM/FM pre-sets, dual alarm, Time Sync, 7-5-2 alarm settings and more.
With a unique wedge design and silver case with a blue lens cover, the Sharp SPC019F Red LED Alarm Clock with a Wedge Style Case will add a dash of color and flair to your bedside table. A red 0.6-inch LED display ensures that you'll always know exactly what time it is, and an alarm with a snooze feature means that you can catch a few extra winks before starting your day.
