Best Tech Tools for a Home-Based Retirement Business

Starting a home-based business in retirement means that you not only need to develop a business plan, but also consider how to handle accounting, payments, expenses, project management, customer service, file storage and sharing and marketing. Tech too… Continue reading

Just How Well Do Medical Alert Devices Work?

(This article originally appeared on the website A Place for Mom.) Most of us think of medical alert devices as a lifeline for older adults living alone, and the North American market for personal emergency response systems (PERS) is projected to top $… Continue reading

Can You Unplug for One Day?

A national holiday that you may not have heard of is coming up later this week: the National Day of Unplugging. The holiday, beginning on March 1, consists of a 24-hour period from sundown to sundown, to “unplug, unwind, relax and do things other than … Continue reading

The Benefits of Connecting With Young People

(Advances in science and public health are increasing longevity and enhancing the quality of life for people around the world. In this series of interviews with the Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging, 14 visionaries are revealing exciting … Continue reading

2 Impressive New Personal Finance Apps for People 50+

What’s new in personal finance apps and tech-based services for boomers and Gen Xers? Sadly, based on my day attending Finovate Fall 2018 (a New York City conference that “showcases the best new innovations and insights in financial and banking technol… Continue reading

Tom Kamber: Bringing Tech to All Older Adults

Tom Kamber, one of Next Avenue’s 2018 Influencers in Aging, projects so much exuberance and enthusiasm as he discusses his work as founder and executive director of Older Adults Technology Services (OATS)/Senior Planet, that you believe he and his team… Continue reading

Smart Technology Takes Hold in Retirement Communities

Connected technology in our homes is fast becoming part of our daily routine. For good reason: it offers entertainment, convenience, connection to others, improved security and increased comfort. It’s also becoming routine in senior living communities…. Continue reading