Technology has come a long way in the last few decades. The possibilities are endless, from phones we can carry all over the world to augmented reality and the metaverse.
While new technology can intimidate a few of us, there is no reason why we, as seniors, can’t use modern devices to make our lives easier. Thanks to advances in technology, living out your retirement years can be safe and hassle-free.
To get you started, here are our top four tech products that can give you peace of mind and help you live a fuller and happier life.
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Robot Vacuum Cleaner
As seniors, we often find it difficult to keep our homes clean. Health limitations and mobility issues sometimes prevent us from giving our best or even devoting enough time to cleaning and household chores.
A clean home limits the risk of trips, slips and falls, creates a positive environment and lifts moods. Some people even claim to sleep better when their homes are clean, and their beds are freshly made. However, in today’s age and time, one doesn’t have to break their back or their bank to keep their house clean. Thanks to technology, we have been able to automate some of the housework, including cleaning.
A robotic vacuum cleaner is a great gadget to help seniors maintain their homes. With a robotic vacuum cleaner, you don’t have to worry about any cords or even lugging them around. Simply turn it on and set it loose on your floor, and it will take care of the cleaning for you. Without any effort from your side, it can get under beds and sofas to clean dust, pet hair, food crumbs and other small debris.
Smart home and security
With technology being where it is today, it would be foolish to not make the most out of it, especially as seniors. Smart devices are everywhere, and it only makes sense that we adapt our homes to them as well.
Smart home devices provide automation, safety, and convenience for seniors and their caregivers. Whether you purchase them individually or as a bundle, these devices are best used in synergy with other smart devices such as your phone, watch, or speaker. Video doorbells, smart door locks, panic buttons, climate control, smoke detectors, and automated lights are some smart devices you can equip your home with.
Whether you are a senior or their caregiver, with a smart home, you can manage things more seamlessly and effortlessly. From remote monitoring to climate control and automated security, the benefits of a smart home cannot be ignored in today’s age and time.
Speaker with voice-controlled personal assistant
In recent years, voice-enabled technology has been taking the world by storm. As seniors, there is no reason why we can’t tap into this trend to make our lives easier and happier.
Google and Amazon have their respective voice-enabled speakers that listen to your commands and perform most tasks as requested. Want someone to remind you about your medicines or a loved one’s special day? You can ask Alexa or Google to drop a reminder for the same. Experiencing difficulty sleeping? You can ask your voice assistant to play soothing tracks that will lull you to sleep. What’s more, you can use your voice assistant to make SOS calls and control your smart home security and smart lighting. Your assistant can also answer any questions you may have. From tomorrow’s weather to the day’s top news headlines, smart speakers can help you with this and more!
Fitness/activity trackers
Staying fit and healthy is very important, no matter the age. As seniors, it becomes even more pertinent for us to understand this and incorporate some form of physical activity into our daily lives.
With the fitness or activity trackers, one can keep track of their vitals while they take that walk around the park, practice yoga or some form of light exercise. They can also serve as motivation to get out there and start adding to your steps. You can make things fun by setting up a challenge with your friends and family. Apart from this, some of these trackers or smart watches have the feature to send an SOS message or call loved ones in case of emergencies. GPS location and fall detection are two of the useful features some of these trackers/watches offer.
