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Technology for Seniors
Older adults are increasingly adopting technology through smartphones, tablets, computers, streaming services, phone apps, gadgets, or a combination of many technologies. More and more technologies exist to simplify seniors’ everyday lives.
These articles explore the role that technology plays in seniors’ lives. From suggestions of tech for seniors to how technological advancements can help seniors maintain their independence to ways seniors can use tech to stay connected with loved ones or increase their quality of life, these resources offer insight on how seniors may use technology to their advantage.
Common Elder Fraud Schemes to Watch Out For
Every year, millions of elderly people are targeted by financial scammers. In 2021, there were over 92,000 elderly victims of fraud, resulting in $1.7 billion in losses. Seniors usually have financial savings, good credit and own a home—all of which make them attractive to scammers. In a cruel twist, their trusting and polite manner can […]
Technology and Seniors
by Steven Moses, CSA CDP CPRS More and more seniors are becoming familiar with communication technology, especially over the last year and a half as they have lived through isolation caused by the pandemic. But while COVID has certainly accelerated older adults’ interest in tech, this trend was already on the rise. In 2000, only […]