Senior-Friendly Technology Becoming Popular Means of Communications for Families

Fox 19 Now reports that the COVID-19 pandemic has witnessed the advent of senior-friendly technology for helping families stay in touch, with video chats especially popular. "You just hit a button and this 'Jetsons' like kind of device rings and it's bigger than a phone," says Fox 19 Now tech expert Dave Hatter. "It's probably easier for them senior citizens to work than a phone because the user interface is simplified. It's not trying to focus on all the things that a phone might do, or a computer might do." Firms offering such products include GrandPad or ViewClix, and the GrandPad is a tablet engineered specifically for seniors. ViewClix, meanwhile, is a smart frame that lets users create slideshows to display family photos, with no Amazon, Facebook, or Google account required. Despite the advantages of such products, Hatter advises buyers practice caution, and look for a well-established company that will continue to support the product even after the pandemic.