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Tech Gifts for Seniors and Boomers

By Linda Sherman / December 22, 2015

Tech gifts for seniors and boomers that enhance the life of the recipient and probably you as well. All of these items have excellent price performance, you can decide how much to spend. No matter what you choose, these gifts will show your loved ones that you care about them and should both enhance their…

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Audio Technica Noise Cancelling Over Ear Headphones with Microphone

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC70 Noise Cancelling Headphones Review

By Ray Gordon / November 26, 2015

The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC70 model is a comfortable noise cancelling over ear style headphone that can be used with a smart phone, tablet or other mobile device. In addition to high-fidelity sound reproduction, the well-designed QuietPoint headphones feature active noise-cancelling technology that significantly reduces environmental noise. Although the specs are similar to the ATH-ANC7b model ,…

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Why eReaders are Great for Boomers and Their Parents as Well

By Linda Bernstein / February 2, 2012

Not too long ago, while traveling on the cross-town bus to a midday appointment, I took out my iPad to do a bit of reading. After several minutes I looked up to check how far we’d gone. But what caught my attention were the seven or eight people around me immersed in their e-readers. OK,…

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Senior Assisted Living and the Sandwich Generation

By Bruce Sallan / July 6, 2011

Dealing with aging parents has always been a challenge, but in recent years with longevity increasing almost exponentially, it’s become an even bigger job. Boomers are often in the situation of being The Sandwich Generation because of this modern phenomenon of raising kids and dealing with aging parents at the same time. Add to the…

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Help Seniors in Your Family Use Comcast DVR Remote

By Linda Sherman / December 14, 2010

We decided to install a Comcast Cable TV Motorola DVR (digital video recorder) for the senior in our family. Teaching him to how to use the remote control for the DVR and TV was essential. Including a DVR made it more technically challenging than just providing him with cable TV but the DVR allows him…

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