For the last few years, Virtual Reality (VR) has been a booming industry with tons of untapped potential. While it started as a medium primarily meant for video games, its benefits have far exceeded that original purpose. While it’s usually the youth that is associated with cutting-edge technology, we’re seeing …
How Light Therapy Eases Depression and Improves Sleep Quality in Seniors
A few years ago, after reading about how Light Therapy can be a great way to improve your general mood, I got myself a big round light therapy lamp. It was winter time in Canada and I can’t really explain how that simple light has changed my life. Now I …
Incredible Companion Gadgets for Seniors to Fight Isolation
Like many others, my family has been social distancing for the past several months. The COVID-19 crisis has forced many of us into a period of physical distancing. And loneliness – especially among older adults – has become a serious issue (even more than it already was). In fact, according …
How Smart Speaking Technology can Fight Isolation and Loneliness in Seniors
Pandemic times have completely changed the way we live, especially when it comes to socializing. Throughout the entire world, social distancing guidelines have been put into place, with experts recommending that older adults be especially careful. To help protect them from being exposed to the virus, many seniors are currently …
Why is Social Media Use So Important for Seniors?
There’s no doubt that social media usage took the world by a storm as the number of users has dramatically grown over the recent years. Even so, over the past year, there has been a surge in the number of older users who are especially enthusiastic to embrace the upcoming …
