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Technology, Housing and Services for Older Adults

Boomers are the Sandwich Generation. We have become the tech help desk for older adults in our family. Many of us are involved directly or through a facility with caregiving. We will continue to research and share with you particular resources that help boomers help their senior family members.
We also provide information for professionals in the industry of aging.

Technology and Aging Peer Group Discussion AiA19

February 28, 2020 By Linda Sherman Leave a Comment

Ginna Baik and Scott Peifer AiA19 Tech Peer Group Hosts

A continuing feature of Boomer Tech Talk is supporting adult children in discovering and evaluating what technology has to offer them as they endeavor to support parents facing aging challenges including aging in place. The Technology and Aging Peer Group trends and opportunities discussion … [Read more...] about Technology and Aging Peer Group Discussion AiA19

Filed Under: Caring for Aging Parents, Conferences, Featured

Robert Kramer NIC Founder Advice to Boomers and Seniors Housing Insights

June 18, 2018 By Linda Sherman Leave a Comment

Bob Kramer NIC founder interview w Linda Sherman Seniors Housing

Robert (Bob) Kramer has many important things to say about the future of "seniors housing". The current role of the boomer in this arena is often recent or current experience choosing and managing their parents' assisted living facility residence. Not that long from now, we boomers will be making … [Read more...] about Robert Kramer NIC Founder Advice to Boomers and Seniors Housing Insights

Filed Under: Caring for Aging Parents, Conferences, Featured Tagged With: Assisted Living

IDEO Design Tips for Entrepreneurs in the Aging Space

June 13, 2018 By Linda Sherman Leave a Comment

Silvia Vergani IDEO Design Research Director

Silvia Vergani, Director of Design Research for IDEO and co-lead of IDEO Health and Wellness practice, presented at the What's Next Boomer Business Summit March 28, 2018 in San Francisco in an excellent featured analyst session called: Play, Sensuality and Fear: Designing Human Centered Solutions … [Read more...] about IDEO Design Tips for Entrepreneurs in the Aging Space

Filed Under: Caring for Aging Parents, Conferences, Featured, Technology Tagged With: Aging

CTA Foundation: Accessible Tech for Older Adults & Disabilities, and CES Insights

May 13, 2018 By Linda Sherman Leave a Comment

Making of Steve Ewell CTA Foundation interview video photo thanks to Ty Johnson, ASA's Communication Manager who was hosting the press room at the Aging in America Conference

Stephen Ewell, Executive Director, Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Foundation Interviewed by Linda Sherman, Managing Editor, Boomer Tech Talk Filmed at the American Society on Aging (ASA) annual Aging in America conference (AiA18) in San Francisco March 26, 2018 Steve Ewell spoke at the … [Read more...] about CTA Foundation: Accessible Tech for Older Adults & Disabilities, and CES Insights

Filed Under: Caring for Aging Parents, Conferences, Technology Tagged With: CES

Bill Hall on Japan the Aging Society and Test Market for the Future

May 12, 2018 By Linda Sherman Leave a Comment

Bill Hall speaking at TEDxTokyo.

Please enjoy Bill Hall, President, IPSOS Healthcare Japan and Chairman, IPSOS Business Consulting Japan being interviewed by Kyle Springer of Perth USAsia Centre Perspectives podcast on: Japan the Aging Society and Test Market for the Future. The interview discusses aging demographics, progress with … [Read more...] about Bill Hall on Japan the Aging Society and Test Market for the Future

Filed Under: Caring for Aging Parents, Technology Tagged With: Japan

NORC NSHAP Research Funded by National Institute on Aging

April 24, 2018 By Linda Sherman Leave a Comment

NORC NSHAP Research National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project

National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project (NSHAP) by NORC at the University of Chicago Linda Sherman, Boomer Tech Talk, interviewer Louise Hawkley, Ph.D, Senior Research Scientist Jen Hanis-Martin, Ph.D, Research Scientist NORC at the University of Chicago NSHAP had an exhibitor … [Read more...] about NORC NSHAP Research Funded by National Institute on Aging

Filed Under: Caring for Aging Parents, Conferences Tagged With: Aging, AiA18

Prevention of Distressing and Harmful Resident-to-Resident Interactions in Dementia in Long-Term Care Homes

April 22, 2018 By Linda Sherman Leave a Comment

Eilon Caspi with Resident to Resident Incidents in Long Term Care Poster at Aging in America 2018 conference

As we saw in the Aging in America 2018 session on How to Reduce Senior Bullying, the topic of distressing and harmful interactions between older adults is of keen interest to professionals in the field of aging. Dr. Eilon Caspi presented a very relevant poster during the Aging in America … [Read more...] about Prevention of Distressing and Harmful Resident-to-Resident Interactions in Dementia in Long-Term Care Homes

Filed Under: Caring for Aging Parents, Conferences

How to Reduce Bullying Between Older Adults AiA18 Conference

April 21, 2018 By Linda Sherman Leave a Comment

bully free zone signage 30th street senior center

Bullying Elimination Training Program for Staff and Older Adults Aging in America 2018 conference hosted by American Society on Aging. Session 2pm March 29, Golden Gate 6, Hilton Union Square, SF Patrick Arbore, EdD Director and Founder, CESP and Grief Related Services, Institute on … [Read more...] about How to Reduce Bullying Between Older Adults AiA18 Conference

Filed Under: Caring for Aging Parents, Conferences Tagged With: AiA18, Assisted Living, bullying

How to Set Up an iPad for Elderly Use

December 28, 2016 By Linda Sherman 2 Comments

Elderly User iPad Otterbox Agility Shell case and tablet stand

A tablet can enhance the quality of life for many elderly people, especially those who are limited in their mobility or are residing in a group-home or other assisted living environment. I purchased and set up an iPad for my 90 year old father who loves to use the tablet and apps to watch videos, … [Read more...] about How to Set Up an iPad for Elderly Use

Filed Under: Caring for Aging Parents, Featured, How To Tagged With: accessories, Apple, gifts, Linda Sherman, tablet

Tech Gifts for Seniors and Boomers

December 22, 2015 By Linda Sherman Leave a Comment

Octa TabletTail Monkey Tail with Vacuum Dock, featuring 98 (!) year old grandfather of Pro Trotsky, Octa Founder and CEO.

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 … [Read more...] about Tech Gifts for Seniors and Boomers

Filed Under: Caring for Aging Parents, Featured, Reviews Tagged With: accessories, Apple, gifts, iPhone, tablet

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