New Gadgets for Senior Assistance and Entertainment

Stephen Tweed | June 23, 2009 | Newsroom
Lure crowds during your next health fair by offering a free raffle on some fun and functional electronics for seniors. Listed below are brief descriptions of some products available for the elderly in your community.Jitterbug™ Easy-to-read simple cell phone for seniors to help them keep in touch with friends and family.Kindle™Electronic library that holds downloadable…

Lure crowds during your next health fair by offering a free raffle on some fun and functional electronics for seniors. Listed below are brief descriptions of some products available for the elderly in your community.

Jitterbug™
Easy-to-read simple cell phone for seniors to help them keep in touch with friends and family.

Kindle™
Electronic library that holds downloadable e-books. This product comes with a variety of built-in audio options that may help visually impaired seniors enjoy book reading.

GrandCare™
This electronic day planner lets busy family members upload photographs, check appointments, and messages at the touch of a button.

SeniorPC™
These senior friendly computers, a product of HP and Microsoft, are designed to make everyday computer tasks easier. They also come with a variety of memory games and a prescription planner.

Stephen Tweed
Stephen Tweed is among the top Thought Leaders in Home Care today. As an industry researcher, author, and executive coach, he has worked with owners and CEOs of companies in the top 5% of Home Care and is a frequent speaker at Home Care association conferences and corporate meetings across the US and Canada.

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