ElderGadget.com

Check out this website. My favorite feature? The review search function where you can search by whether the technology is easy to see, easy to hear, easy to use, and easy to understand. Definitely an interesting resource for an older adult - or anyone - needing these accommodations.

Living forever?

Aubrey de Gray postulates that one day we could live to 1,000 - and the first person to live to 150 has already been born. The idea of super-longevity brings up some interesting questions: If we could live that long, would we want to? What would aging to 150 actually look like? Do you think the goal should be to live longer, or to live better? Is it possible to do both?

Designing for older consumers

Check out this article from the archives of the Globe and Mail for an interesting article on how companies are starting to understand the importance of designing for the older consumer.

A Craigslist for older adults and their families

As more older adults and their caregivers get online, websites have been created to meet their needs. Elderpost is such a site - offering free classifieds for products and services that might be useful for these consumers.

As part of our industry-led research initiatives at SERC, website development for older adults - design and content - is a key component of the advice we offer our business partners. What do you think of Elderpost?

Healthy aging and technology use

Here's a great essay about a 102-year-old man and his aging iMac. It speaks to the power of technology to provide ways for elders to share their stories and connect to other people.

Challenging stereotypes: Older adults embracing social media

Check this out: The oldest member of the Seattle Social Media Club shares his insights on older adults adopting social media.