Stave Off Loneliness With Technology
Testimonial Corner
According to a study by Harvard University, 33 percent of people aged 50 and above live alone. Living alone poses many risks to your health and well-being. An English Longitudinal Study of Ageing found that socially isolated people are more likely to smoke, have a poor diet, and exercise infrequently. Social support goes a long way toward maintaining a healthier lifestyle — and technology can help with that. Here are a few tech tools that can help stave off loneliness in retirement. Smartphones Seventy-eight percent of Americans over 65 use cellphones, but only 30 percent own smartphones. However, smartphones contain many apps — including texting, email, and social media apps — that can help keep you connected to your friends and family. Tablets and E-readers Besides being useful for reading e-books, tablets provide a bigger screen for video conferencing with family. You can also email, share photos, play Words With Friends, and more, all from your tablet! Many seniors are using them in lieu of a desktop computer because they are portable and capable of enlarging text. Skype or Facetime Video calling apps are popular with seniors who have grandchildren or other family members who live far away. While these interactions shouldn’t replace face-to-face in-person visits, video calls can definitely supplement such visits, allowing families to connect more frequently. Uber Uber, a ride-sharing service, can be great for seniors too! With Uber, you don’t have to worry about parking or getting gas. For seniors who don’t have a license, Uber is the perfect solution for getting back out on your own terms. Instead of having people come to you, you can meet up with your friends and family at the gym, golf course, coffee shop, or the shopping mall — anywhere you’d like to be! The days of technology being used only for entertainment are long gone. Now, more and more people are using technology to connect with others — and you can too. No matter your age, living alone doesn’t have to be an isolating and lonely experience!
– Donna M.
“Absolutely wonderful!”
– Noreen G.
“I felt welcome from the first time I made the call to schedule an appointment with Miss Eileen. She was most helpful, pleasant, and funny. Dr. Powis was a delight, gave me a thorough exam, and gave me the right directions. I would recommend this office to one and all.”
– Jack O.
“I have been very pleased with my experience with Dr. Powis and Quincy Hearing Aid. She is very professional and really wants the best for her customers. I look forward to being a customer for many years to come.”
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