9 Top Tech Gadgets for Older Adults
The rapid advancement of new technology provides some game-changing tools to enhance life for older adults. Read on for some fun, new, affordable high-tech devices, apps and gadgets offering breakthrough solutions for everyday problems.
Apple Watch
The Fall Detection feature on the Apple Watch can detect a hard fall while you’re wearing the watch. If you fall, it taps you on the wrist, sounds an alarm and displays an alert. If it detects you are not moving for at least a minute, it will automatically make a call and has the option to send a message to your emergency contacts.
Ring Video Doorbell
This security device is a great way to stay safe and secure at home. In addition to the ability to see and chat via microphone with someone at the door without having to get up, it enables those with hearing issues to see when anyone is at the door.
GPS SmartSole
This handy GPS tracking device is sealed and hidden inside a shoe insole and is great for seniors or those living with dementia or Alzheimer’s. The ergonomic insoles use GPS and cellular connectivity like the smartphone to send location updates and alerts to the caregiver’s online account or Smart Locator app. Caregivers will receive text and email messages including links to the last known location of the person.
Apple AirPods
In addition to being a great listening device, Apple AirPods employ a wireless capability known as Live Listen to amplify sound and serve as a low-grade hearing aid. With Live Listen, your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch can act like a microphone that sends sound to your AirPods. Live Listen effectively gives you super hearing by allowing you to place your iPhone close to a person or speaker you’re having trouble hearing.
GrandPad
The GrandPad is an easy-to-use tablet designed for those who are not tech-savvy. Its simple-to-use, hassle-freeapps allow you to listen to music, play games and browse safely on the internet. The large buttons and intuitive interface make the GrandPad a simple tablet for older adults, with video chatting capabilities available as well.
Tile Sticker
Tile Sticker is a small, water-resistant sticker about the size of three stacked quarters to help track the whereabouts of anything. It helps prevent losing everyday items like remote controls, keys, wallets and other easily misplaced household items. You can set it and forget it. Just use the company’s app on your phone when you need to find your things.
Reminder Rosie
Reminder Rosie provides a simple, 100% hands-free solution to help you remember your medication, appointments, bill payment due dates and tasks—without touching any buttons! The familiar-looking LED clock records personalized voice reminders in your voice and is easy to use and set up.
Photostick and Photostick Mobile
These days we all have hundreds if not thousands of photos on our computers and phones. This little gadget can not only find them but can also download and store them in one place. It will help locate and organize photos from birthdays and holidays. It is a great tool to find and secure photos for insurance purposes and to organize belongings to bequeath to the next generation. The Photostick will back up all the images from your device and keep them safe.
Aura Mason WiFi Digital Picture Frame
This stylish, freestanding digital photo frame offers the best balance of features and ease of use, so even less tech-savvy folks can get the hang of it. You can upload unlimited photos to the frame using its dedicated app, link the frame to a Google Photos or Apple iCloud account, and send photos to the frame’s unique email address. You can easily sync and display entire albums to capture and share all your favorite memories!
