Social Interactions (p1):

Interacting socially with other people.

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Useful Apps Club for seniors, boomers, older adults.

The "Useful Apps Club"

Unlock the potential of your smartphone or tablet to improve your life.

The Useful Apps Club is for older adults and Boomers who have a smartphone or tablet (or are thinking of getting one) and need help to turn it into a useful tool. We are focused on finding Apps that can change your life, and teaching you how to use them. .........Read more

Analysis & Exploration: Social Interactions

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Cohousing: The Power of Community

Cohousing: The power of community. Thoughts from a cohousing pioneer. .........Read more

Games for Seniors: Pokémon Go

Pokémon Go is a new App (Game) has taken the world by storm. This article suggests it could be a great Game for Seniors, helping to encourage healthy exercise. The article (plus video) explains what Pokemon Go is, and how one plays it. .........Read more

Don't Fence Me In: See the Real Me

How caregivers can adapt so seniors can live a true expression of who they really are. .........Read more

Reduce Isolation by Meditating

Many older people live alone and don't get to see and talk to their family members very often. Often their friends have died or they or their friends have moved. Isolation and loneliness are major issues that result in health problems for the elderly.

This article shows how meditation... .........Read more

Seniors & Communication: A Plethora of Opportunity Areas

On Tuesday, November 19, 2013 Tech-enhanced Life held a Design-the-Future Session with 12 residents who live in a retirement community for active, independent seniors in downtown San Francisco. The group included artists, fashion designers, market researchers, a former judge and other highly... .........Read more

Empowering Seniors through Communication Technology

Ruth was 90 when I met her through an organization that tends to the various needs of senior citizens. Her only child was estranged from her, and my goal was to provide companionship a few hours per week. What I found amazed me and put to rest any lingering age stereotypes I still might have had... .........Read more

Explorer Discussions: Social Interactions

Ohmni Robot Creates a Stir: Saratoga Explorers

SRC Explorers meet a mobile communications robot and respond to what they see. .........Read more

Robot Visitor Evokes Explorer Reactions

Sequoias S.F. Explorers respond to the presence of a mobile communication robot. .........Read more

Intergenerational Communication: A Gap or a Chasm?

Commonwealth Club Explorers search for ways to help older adults learn to use today's tools for communication. .........Read more

EVC Explorers Meet OhmniLabs Robot

Explorers at Eskaton Village, Carmichael meet an Ohmni Labs robot, and have a variety of initial responses from surprise to nervous laughter. .........Read more

Living Space & Isolation: Interrelated

Explorer Judy reports on a recent article published by AARP which cites an example of a home designed to promote contact with neighbors and reduce the risk of isolation. .........Read more

Jay Wants to Find New Friends

Explorer Jay explains that at his age he has lost many of his close friends who are men, and he is seeking advice on how to find ways to make like-minded friends regardless of age. .........Read more

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Useful Products & Resources: Social Interactions (shared by our Explorers)

Joy for All: Companion Pets

Hasbro Joy for All companion pets are designed to provide company to persons who may be at risk for loneliness or isolation.

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ViewClix

The ViewClix Smart Frame is designed to be placed in the home of an older adult to display pictures shared from smart phones, PCs or other mobile devices. It is also intended to be used for video calls.

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Meetup Groups

Meetup is an Internet platform for like-minded people to get together for discussions, entertainment, vocational or social reasons.

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Skype

Skype is a free app for video calling which can help people stay in touch over long distances.

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Line Global: Free Calls and Messages

Line, Free Calls and Messaging, Video calls

Line is a free video and voice calling service competing with Skype and Facetime and offering free unlimited individual and group messaging.

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CUUBLE

Cuuble is an Android or iOS app on a cloud-based platform designed to allow family members or friends to communicate and assist an aging parent who may be in a remote location. Photo sharing and message features can reduce isolation, and it can help keep track of many important functions in an...

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WithMe: The Easy Way to Stay In Touch Every Day

WithMe is a mobile app for smartphones and tablets that provides social connection and support. WithMe is simple, lightweight, and esy to use.

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Village Movement: AARP Fact Sheet

Village, aging in place, independent living, support organization

This AARP Fact Sheet highlights the origin, growth, benefits, challenges and policy implications of Village organizations which are forming in hundreds of cities in the U.S.

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HelpGuide.org

HelpGuide.org is an online non-profit guide to mental health and well-being as well as other helpful information including a guide to choosing among senior living options. Since the choices are many, following the assessment checklist can be a real help in narrowing the field of appropriate choices...

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