Adding technology to your life can be efficient and stress-relieving for folks always on the go! Parents who find technology helpful report that finding educational and parenting resources is easier now. Research also finds that tech can help older adults age in place rather than go to an assisted living facility. Seniors gain a higher self-confidence and drive to improve their lives.
Here’s a list of ways you can add supportive tech to your life:
- Digital calendar – You can use these to link all of your appointments and reminders across all of your devices (smartwatch, cellphone, tablet, computer, etc).
- Entertainment – Supportive tech makes it easier than ever to read books, listen to audiobooks, or play games. Simple apps like memory or thinking games are available for older folks, offering convenient options wherever they go. Apps like Duolingo can help teach you a new language.
- Stress support – There are a variety of apps that can help you take a few minutes out of your day to ground yourself. Mindfulness-based apps can be very helpful.
- Time-saving – Virtual doctor appointments can be conducted anywhere with an internet connection. This can save you time and aggravation by not having to drive to your appointment, and it is easier to fit these visits in during your day.
Keep in mind that you can get too much of a good thing. Too much screen time can cause eye strain or neck pain. It has also been linked to increased levels of depression, anxiety, and other mood-related disorders. All these things combined are part of why screen time should be limited to less than 2 hours per day if possible.
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