The Talk: 5 ways Seniors can benefit from having an Alexa in their home
A conversation about engaged living for seniors “Alexa, play Blue Suede Shoes by Elvis”. “Alexa, what is the temperature outside today?” “Alexa, what was the score of the St. Louis Cardinals game last night?” There are so many questions that Alexa, the Dot or Echo systems that responds to voice commands in one’s home. These...
The Talk: 5 ways Seniors can make new friends and avoid isolation
As a conversation about engaged living for seniors, the topic of Senior Isolation has been getting a great deal of attention lately. In fact, the American Association for Retired Persons (AARP) Foundation identified certain factors that increase the risk of becoming isolated. Some of those include living along, losing a close family member or retiring.