These days’ seniors
are living longer and fuller lives. One reason for this is all the new and
latest technology that keeps coming out. Through the introduction of tablets,
eReaders and smartphones, seniors should let technology into their lives, now
more than ever!
Here are 5 reasons
seniors should embrace technology…
1. Helps you Stay Connected
Those who use the internet and communicate through email or social media are less likely to feel isolated or lonely, especially seniors. It can also improve self-esteem as seniors feel they have a support system nearby no matter how far they may be from their family and friends.
Those who use the internet and communicate through email or social media are less likely to feel isolated or lonely, especially seniors. It can also improve self-esteem as seniors feel they have a support system nearby no matter how far they may be from their family and friends.
2. Boosts your Brain
Learning a new piece of technology is a great exercise for your brain. Typing, searching the internet, or even just learning how to operate something like a smartphone or tablet forces your brain to work in a new way. Continuing to learn as we age is extremely important to strengthen our memory and maintain mental sharpness.
Learning a new piece of technology is a great exercise for your brain. Typing, searching the internet, or even just learning how to operate something like a smartphone or tablet forces your brain to work in a new way. Continuing to learn as we age is extremely important to strengthen our memory and maintain mental sharpness.
3. Improves your Mood
Because technology makes it so easy to stay in touch with family and friends, it also has the power to reduce feelings of depression and improve self-confidence. Whether surfing the internet to explore new places, viewing photos of loved ones on Facebook, or downloading a new book to read on a tablet or eReader, technology allows us to escape to another world for a moment – reducing anxiety and tension.
Because technology makes it so easy to stay in touch with family and friends, it also has the power to reduce feelings of depression and improve self-confidence. Whether surfing the internet to explore new places, viewing photos of loved ones on Facebook, or downloading a new book to read on a tablet or eReader, technology allows us to escape to another world for a moment – reducing anxiety and tension.
4. Stimulates Creativity
There are a number of games and puzzles that can easily be played on a computer or a tablet. And while these are usually praised for their ability to boost our minds, they can also boost creativity. Technology also makes it easier for seniors to tap into their creative side through writing, drawing or even painting electronically.
There are a number of games and puzzles that can easily be played on a computer or a tablet. And while these are usually praised for their ability to boost our minds, they can also boost creativity. Technology also makes it easier for seniors to tap into their creative side through writing, drawing or even painting electronically.
5. Provides EntertainmentEssentially every movie, television show and book can be downloaded online. For seniors this can mean watching their favourite programming whenever they want. There are also a number of multi-player games and apps that seniors can take advantage of, allowing them to be entertained and remain social.
Technology has the
potential to open up a whole new world for seniors. It can also help seniors
with day to day activities. There are a lot of apps, like calendar apps that
will remind you of important appointments, or medication reminder apps that
ensure you’re taking the right medication at the right time.
At Pinelands Grove Retirement Village, we are here to help you embrace any lifestyle you choose. Remember that units are going fast at our Retirement Village, so book your place now!
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