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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

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

EZVIZ Mini Video Camera Review

May 13, 2016 By Ray Gordon 1 Comment

EZVIZ Mini basic components

There are many home automation and security systems on the market and new ones are appearing virtually every week. There are those that are feature rich and many that are easy to set-up. Most wireless home security cameras can be controlled remotely via applications that you can download to your … [Read more...] about EZVIZ Mini Video Camera Review

Filed Under: Ray Gordon, Reviews, Technology

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

ZAGG Folio iPad Case Review

February 10, 2015 By Ray Gordon Leave a Comment

ZAGG-Folios-display

The latest iPad is a fantastic mobile device. It’s high-resolution Retina display, lightweight, and easy to use touch-screen interface make it a joy to use for almost any task that can take advantage of a touch-based interface. Although editing photos, reading e-books, surfing the web, or … [Read more...] about ZAGG Folio iPad Case Review

Filed Under: Featured, Ray and Linda, Ray Gordon, Reviews, Technology Tagged With: Apple, gifts, Ray Gordon, tablet

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