5 Technologies Ideal for Baby Boomers

By Shaun Chatman –

At the end of World War II, families started having babies at a remarkable rate. Babies born between 1946 and 1964 are now lovingly known as the “baby boomers.” This generation was originally resistant to technology, but now they are embracing it. Technology advancements can enhance baby boomers’ lives for the better. Take a look at these five technologies that are ideal for the baby boomer generation.

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On-the-Go Technology

Baby boomers are retiring from the workplace and starting to travel more. Smartphones and other on-the-go technologies are making traveling easier and more enjoyable. For instance, baby boomers can use GPS devices in cars and on smartphones to find their way around any destination with ease. Plus, wearable devices with GPS connectivity can help families know their parents’ location for safety.

Smartphones also give baby boomers access to apps that can be used on the go. Travel apps are particularly popular because they tell boomers about restaurants and attractions that are nearby, help them find cheap gas, and carry travel itinerary information.

Communication Technology

Social media has changed the way that most people communicate, but baby boomers have been the most affected group. Boomers grew up in an age where phone calls and letters were the most common forms of communication with loved ones, especially those who were not nearby. Now, they can use social media to stay connected and even chat face to face with their friends, grandkids, and more.

Technology has changed communication in more ways than social media. Text messaging is also popular among baby boomers. Texts are a great way to get instant responses from friends and family because the pleasantries expected from phone conversations are eliminated. People don’t talk on the phone as much as they used to because there simply isn’t time. Texts are essentially instant letters.

Information Technology

The number one technology that is benefiting the baby boomer generation is the Internet because it provides access to nearly limitless information. Boomers can find local and world news, travel guidance, retail websites, bank accounts, and so much more through the Internet. Plus, people in this older generation can access the Internet with devices like the Google Nexus 6 that have large HD displays and are easy to operate.

Online shopping is particularly popular with baby boomers because of decreased mobility. Plus, they love to find good deals, and the Internet makes it possible to compare the prices and rates of several businesses at the same time without all the extra work of making several phone calls.

Entertainment Technology

Of all the generations alive, baby boomers have the most free time and money. That makes them a huge target of the entertainment industry. There are all sorts of entertainment technologies for boomers to enjoy. For instance, eReaders help them read novels and the news on the go without the bulk and clutter of books and newspapers. Plus, eReaders have adjustable font sizes to help older people see better.

Flat-screen TVs and cable are also enhancing the lives of baby boomers. TVs come in large sizes to make viewing easier on the eyes, and cable TV can now be accessed on smartphones and tablets so boomers don’t have to miss their shows when away from home.

Home Health Care Technology

By 2030, more than 70 million people will be over age 65. This will put a tremendous strain on the healthcare system in the U.S. Luckily, home health care technology is advancing rapidly. This will allow baby boomers to stay in their homes longer because of greater independence. Home health care technology offers all sorts of health tracking devices. Blood sugar monitoring is the most common, but the technology does not end there. There are pill reminder apps, glow caps on medicine bottles, and medication dispensers that make taking medicine easier. Doctors and nurses are also able to provide remote health care because of smartphone cameras.

These are just a few ways that technology is enhancing the lives of baby boomers. Driverless cars are only one example of future enhancements as technology continues to advance.

Shaun Chatman is a well published author on many authority sites. He lives in Dunedin, Fl, and spends his free time playing with his kids or boring his friends with his knowledge of subjects like tech, gadgets, finance, business, and travel, and everything in-between.