For most of his adult life Jack Yampolsky has been a numbers guy, but his life took a different turn when he started writing, and at the age of 81 he published his first book, a novel called Boardwalk Story.
The Central Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia (1901 Vine St.) is offering technology to keep its users age 50+ on the cutting edge and reading in style. The library started an e-reader lending pilot program that provides NOOK e-readers, pre-loaded with New York Times best sellers, as well as training on the Kindle and iPad. E-readers are available in the library's Central Senior Services area. Readers can also use their Kindles to access Coming of Age's e-book, The Age for Change, written especially for those in their "encore" years. To learn more about this program, call (215) 686-5331.
While Apple's iPads have been all the rage for the younger set, a Florida nursing facility is using this technology to jump-start residents' memories, mobility, and social skills that have diminished through age and various forms of dementia. Steve Jobs' creation provides a way for people of all ages to communicate throughout their lifetimes -- quite a legacy! While there are devices that monitor an older person's movements and remind them to take a pill, the iPad is the first that directly interacts with them. Residents can run their hands across the tablet's smooth surface to play games, read, and communicate with others. Click here for more.
While Apple's iPads have been all the rage for the younger set, a Florida nursing facility is using this technology to jump-start residents' memories, mobility, and social skills that have diminished through age and various forms of dementia. Steve Jobs' creation provides a way for people of all ages to communicate throughout their lifetimes -- quite a legacy! While there are devices that monitor an older person's movements and remind them to take a pill, the iPad is the first that directly interacts with them. Residents can run their hands across the tablet's smooth surface to play games, read, and communicate with others. Click here for more.
