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Internet access changed everything, including for older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

There were dedicated email devices (Presto, Celery, Mailbug ) – clearly the standard personal computer was not too friendly. category tags: computers, broadband, and social networking What changed in technology adoption of older adults? Ranting about technology adoption 15 years ago , it obviously was a different world.

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Ten Years – Technology for Older Adults – 2009-2019

Aging in Place Technology Watch

As an analyst migrating from the IT industry , it was startling how limited the capabilities of the offerings Presto the Printing Mailbox (used, eBay), Celery (printing mailbox – gone), Mailbug (device to send-receive email – still on Amazon ), and Big Screen Live (browser for seniors - gone).

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The more technology changes, the more some categories will remain

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Largely forgotten now -- Mailbug , BigKeys – and printing mailboxes Presto and fax-machine based MyCelery. They believe this despite knowing that the Apple watch has $400 price tag and it lacks a call center. Imagine the blissful simplicity or those times -- for the grandparents. Attachment Size. Market Overview Combined 7-31-2009.pdf

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