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TranSport Foldable Scooter by EV Rider for Elderly Mobility is perfect for...

Scooters or mobility aids for Elderly Mobility are equivalent to a wheel...

Fire Safety and Elder Safety is something to think about this time of year. Daylight savings time changes for fall use to be in October now it is November, and everyone has heard that you should check or replace you batteries in your smoke detectors. W...

I know this is a little Low Tech but natural light full or daylight spectrum lamps are very useful things for Elders, like having sunlight indoors. They can be used for reading, sewing, crafts, computer use, painting, hobbies etc... Anything where natu...

What is Social Media? It is the social interaction among people for creation and sharing or the exchange of information and ideas by way of virtual communities and networks for Elder Communication. Seniors who use Social Media and networking sites that cater to older users are targeted with quizzes and surveys that often have very invasive questions about your health, wealth, and personal lives. Quizzes are created for revenue. Ask yourself who profits from you answering the questions and who else gets to see your answers. Understand that any information posted in these quizzes is likely to be used by many companies. Answer a medical quiz and you may find your insurance claims, even your ability to get insurance, are affected. Quizzes can also generate SPAM with targeted ‘offers’ based on your answers. Be safe and think about what may happen to your identity. This does not mean Social Media and networking sites are bad. If any offer sounds to good to be true or says FREE, chances are it is NOT. This is why I try to give you safe links on my podcasts. But even these can change. Just remember if you use the most popular Social Media sites, secure your privacy with settings. Default setting sometimes are not enough for your needs. You might need some help here. Elder adults that are taking advantage of the web is growing. As the web matures it needs to be inclusive of all ages not just the tech savvy younger adults and kids. It needs to be more intuitive and easy to use without going too simplistic. Things like font sizing, design responsiveness and accessibilities need to be built in. If you have a more demanding or complicated site, making easy to understand, help and tutorials for these available no matter what your age. Sites not following these core essentials is why we have the Elder Divide today. Well enough about that. You are here to learn more about Social Media. It can be divided into various categories and needs but I will discuss just a few. - Family or Caregivers needing to maintain contact and manage your health, safety or medications. Usually through a paid and secure device or web access service with touch controls or video and audio. Some come with a social community aspect for email, and messaging via video or audio as well as text. Keeping in contact with Friends, Family and others. - Major sites like Facebook or Google+ for interaction by various means like pictures, video, audio, messaging and sharing with whoever. These are setup to easily find people you know or interests that you like. Some have groups and interests for Elders or the over 50 crowd. - Then there is the single focus sites like Twitter or Tumblr that are like microblogs containing just limited content or pictures and video. - You also have content communities like YouTube that you can interact with people but are mainly setup to find content like video or audio of all types. - And of course Dating sites whether you are young or old. - I mainly would like to concentrate on the Elder communities for now and leave others for another update on Social Media later on. They could have forums, chat rooms, dating or just social networking. A way to meet new people. Most are free but some can charge for special access to some areas. Resource links:

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Perfect Audio Enhancer Sound Amplifier and hearing devices. Highlights: - Powered by Neuro-Compensator® technology - Easy to use with TVs, stereos and more - Small, portable compact design - Includes pre-loaded nature sounds for relaxation - Designed for discreet use anywhere - HD audio ear buds -- nothing to hang around your neck Specifications: - Multi-functional audio enhancement. - Helps improve sound quality where background noise or low volume levels make hearing difficult - Ideal for those experiencing the early stages of hearing loss but do not require a hearing aid. - Lightweight and very portable. - Enjoy TV at full volume without disrupting others. - Communicate in noisy environments. - Understand the person on the other end of the line OR the music you are listening to. - Sound therapy for relaxation and temporary relief from tinnitus. - Built-in lithium rechargeable battery (Great Feature!) - 33-ft. connection range to the TV, full stereo sound, and NO line-of-site requirements. - Bluetooth enabled, wirelessly connects to MP3 players and mobile phones. - Connect to hearing aids with an inductive loop. - Built-in Rechargeable lithium-ion battery with up to 14 hours of continuous use. - Amplifies up to 40dB, with settings for adjusting dB gain and amplification levels. - Omni-directional microphone built into earphones - handset can be worn around neck or placed discreetly in a purse or pocket. - Includes: Handset, Wireless Transmitter, Earphones with Microphone, Bag Case, A/C Adapter, Cables (RCA, Optical, Coaxial), Instruction Manual. - Weight including base 2 lbs. - Dimensions: 4.3"L X 2.4"W X 6.7"H This is a Great hearing device for someone who is starting to loose some hearing but does not want or need full blown Hearing Aids. Also has very good pricing when compared to Hearing Aids that start at $750 up to $10,000 on some models and retail locations. If you are regular listener to my podcast I would like to Please hear from you, get to know you and Welcome you to my HOME @ TheElderDivide@ElderDivide.info Help Support the Show! if you feel this podcast is of value I have given you various ways to support the podcast or use the TED Listener Support or Support the Show! with product links on my blog sites. Hello and Welcome this is a listener supported podcast by becoming a Patron of The Elder Divide over @ Patreon.com/TheElderDivide . Any amount you give on a monthly basis is greatly appreciated. It can be as little as $2.00 or more per month based on the value you get from what I am providing you with this Podcast. Thats a bargain at about 25 cents per episode per month. Again Thank You for listening! Ting.com Mobile that makes sense. (free online calculator for savings) Your probably overpaying on your monthly mobile bill. Shop for yourself and those you care for most @ 50+ Active & Healthy Living Amazon (30 day free Amazon Prime trial) Shop at @ The Alzheimer's Store Products designed for people with Alzheimer's and Dementia and their Caregivers. Online backup solution @ Carbonite on how to survive a Computer disaster. (15 day free trial)

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