It’s that time of year again and finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list may seem like an insurmountable challenge. We know how hard it is to find something that will be useful, affordable and just the thing someone never knew they needed! In Part I of this blog post, we reviewed smartphones, tablets and a device that can receive text messages without requiring a computer or cell phone. We continue our list with some of the most popular technology gifts for seniors.

E-Readers – Remember the days when a quiet evening at home usually meant curling up with a good book? No? Chances are an older generation remembers those times fondly. Unfortunately, aging adults may have trouble getting to bookstores or libraries as often as they used to, they may be homebound or living in a smaller residence, without much space to store numerous books. One solution might be to give your elderly loved one an e-reader this year. Without all the bells and whistles of tablet computers and larger than smartphones, Amazon and Barnes & Noble offer several varieties of Kindles and Nooks. The New York Times recently compared these popular e-readers, offering helpful insight to help you make your purchasing decision. For side-by-side comparisons of the top e-readers on the market, check out Top Ten Reviews.
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The holiday season is rapidly approaching and Black Friday is just around the corner. But don’t forget about Cyber Monday. The popular technology and electronics sale day held the Monday after Thanksgiving just might offer some of the best deals for your elderly family member this year.

Finding the perfect gift for our loved ones can a challenge for anyone. Many times our parents or grandparents discourage us from buying them anything or don’t know what they really need. Should you try to find something practical and useful, like a warm throw, or should you look for something fun and entertaining, like a game? Don’t worry; you might be just able to fulfill all your gift goals.

New technology products are becoming increasingly useful for our aging population and may even make life both easier and more enjoyable for homebound seniors.
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