Posts Tagged ‘technology tips’
3 Tips for Preventing Identity Theft in Seniors
Identity theft is a unfortunate reality for many people. According to LifeLock, 16.7 million Americans were subject to some form of identity theft in 2017. Seniors can be prime targets for these crimes for a multitude of reasons: They often have more money since they have had more time to save than younger individuals. Generational differences play a role; this is not only shown in comfort with technology, but a general feeling of trusting others more easily than younger generations do. They also may be more trusting as they are used to accepting help from not only family and friends,…
3 Tips for Introducing Technology to Seniors
You know the benefits of using technology – You’re using technology right now to read this post! Using a smartphone or social media is something you think an important senior citizen in your life would enjoy, but your loved one isn’t so gung-ho about trying something new. Here are 3 key tips to make introducing technology to a senior much easier – and more enjoyable for everyone: Make It Relevant One of the most common barriers older adults have with using new technology is that they don’t see its relevance in their lives. They value in-person contact and direct phone…