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Midlife Entrepreneurship and Happiness Insights Authors Panel

April 1, 2020 By Linda Sherman Leave a Comment

Book Covers Rauch Farrell Hannon

Let these outstanding authors on entrepreneurship, jobs, and well being for 50 plus adults help you invest your time well during this stay at home phase of the Coronavirus pandemic. With the ASA Aging in America 2020 Conference cancelled due to COVID-19, we thought it more important than ever to … [Read more...] about Midlife Entrepreneurship and Happiness Insights Authors Panel

Filed Under: Conferences, Featured, How To, Small Biz

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

Website Design for Older Adults

April 14, 2018 By Linda Sherman 1 Comment

Apple News on an iPad. Photo by Linda Sherman

It is shocking how many websites aimed at a 50+ audience are inappropriately designed. This article is a work in progress as we continue to seek examples of websites that are well designed for older adults while sharing guidelines that have been put forth for aging friendly sites. Building … [Read more...] about Website Design for Older Adults

Filed Under: Conferences, Featured, Technology Tagged With: accessibility, websites

How to Minimize Communication Costs While Traveling in Japan

December 16, 2017 By Linda Sherman 6 Comments

Linda Sherman spiritual moment at neighborhood Japanese temple

Japan is a cool place to visit. I have found ways to help you enjoy your trip without worrying about the cost of phone calls, instant messaging (including texts), emails, and internet access while you are in Japan. Without access to a Japanese phone or SIM card, a key concern for travelers has … [Read more...] about How to Minimize Communication Costs While Traveling in Japan

Filed Under: Featured, How To, Linda Sherman, Social Media, Technology Tagged With: AirBnB, ATT, international day pass, international telephone calls

Streaming and Digital Services Gifts for Mom

May 13, 2017 By Linda Sherman Leave a Comment

Sensitive Skin Kim kim cattrall

Looking for a gift for your mother? We recommend you add to whatever streaming services she may have access to for her viewing pleasure. You might also consider a subscription to a news publication to support the survival of proper investigative journalism. A Gift of Amazon Prime Includes … [Read more...] about Streaming and Digital Services Gifts for Mom

Filed Under: Featured, Technology Tagged With: gifts

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

SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Review

April 8, 2016 By Ray Gordon Leave a Comment

iXpand close up view

I love my iPad as well as my iPhone. Not only are they great mobile devices, but they also have lots of storage space to carry thousands of photos and other illustrations. The biggest problem I have is finding a way to best utilize all that storage effectively. Although it’s a snap to move … [Read more...] about SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Review

Filed Under: Featured, Ray Gordon, Reviews, Technology Tagged With: iPad, iPhone, Ray Gordon

Audio-Technica AT-LP120 USB Turntable Review

January 6, 2016 By Ray Gordon Leave a Comment

Audio-Technica AT-LP120 USB Pitch and Speed Controls

Although audiophiles were convinced that LPs still provided the most accurate rendition of original music, most people had moved fully into the digital age and had left analog music far behind. Virtually all music is now produced digitally, and most tracks are distributed online via music streaming … [Read more...] about Audio-Technica AT-LP120 USB Turntable Review

Filed Under: Featured, Ray Gordon, Reviews, Technology

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