I’m not sure what it is about dads and gadgets but no matter the age of the man in your life – from eighteen to 80 – the latest tech toys will bring a smile to his face this Father’s Day.
Before I go on, I have a little teaser for you – if you read to this end of this blog article – you will find information on a chance to win some of the great new aging technology gadgets out there . . .
Getting Older . . . Getting “Tech-ier”
There is a myth I want to bust that getting older means you stop grabbing for the latest tech gadget. Not true! And, for family caregivers – 34% of which are men – it is important to know that technology can help you keep your loved one connected and protected.
I witnessed firsthand in our pilot TV program, Handle with Care, airing on RLTV on June 9 (see our TV show page for more) that if technology is slightly adapted to address some of the issues of aging (arthritic hands, weakening eyesight, etc.) then seniors are ready to “plug” in (even wirelessly!) and get connected. Check out our TV show featuring Caregiving Club technology expert, Robin Raskin, and the latest tech products from Telikin, Jitterbug, Great Call and HP.
(Find show times on rl.tv or you can also view the show from our site www.caregivingclub.com – look to the right sidebar – starting June 10).
Here are some statistics to consider about going gray and grabbing the latest technology:
- A recent NBC/Universal (NBCU) Research Study found that “Alpha Boomers” (ages 55-64) own more iPads and smartphones than any other demo.
- Half of older Boomers (55% of those age 56-64) watch online videos (Pew Research).
- Boomers and seniors are the fastest growing group on Facebook (Pew Research).
- 62% of those over age 74 use a cell phone (Pew Research).
And, if you do not believe the statistics, then believe Tony our 85-year-old World War II veteran and Battle of the Bulge hero who was the star of our pilot TV show. Upon learning how to surf the Internet, videochat and other things on a Telikin computer, Tony told me that after an adulthood of being a faithful daily New York Times reader, he has cancelled his subscription and now gets his daily news from CNN.com. And, Debi – his daughter-in-law who has been his caregiver, has more peace of mind using videochat to check in with him and not just “hear” but “see” that he is doing great.
What and Where to Buy – And Free Stuff for Fathers!
The Aging Technology Alliance (AgeTek™), is a band of technology companies that are leading the development of new products and services to make aging-in-place possible. There are a lot of great Father’s Day ideas that you can find by checking out: AgeTek’s special featured suite of Father’s Day gift ideas www.AgeTek.org/FathersDay.
AgeTek is offering a special Father’s Day promotional giveaway to readers — a chance to win one of their featured items:
- Jitterbug phone
- Presto Computerless Email Machine
- Amplicom Amplified Answering Machine
- Clearsounds ShakeUp to WakeUp dual large display alarm clock
- MedFolio Pill System
- Dakim Brain Fitness package.
How to Enter:
1] Visit the AgeTek featured suite of Father’s Day Gifts at www.AgeTek.org/FathersDay
2] Click on ‘Contact Us’ in the upper right corner.
3] Enter your name and email address, and include which prize among the list above that you would like to receive. Winning entrants will be chosen randomly by AgeTek judges. (Email used for contact purposes only as it pertains to this contest. Winners will be notified via email and then requested to provide shipping address for the purpose of enabling AgeTek to send their prize).
All winner(s) will be contacted by June 17th by 11:59 p.m. (Eastern)
Good Luck, Happy Father’s Day and hurray for the male caregivers!
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