Technology And The Holidays

This episode promises to be a great deal of fun! 

The holidays are approaching and needless to say, this is not an easy time to figure out what to buy and how to buy it! 

So in this episode, we are going to focus on our holiday shopping and technology – how to use technology and how/what to buy that is technology!

Our guest is Marianne Bailey. Marianne has been strengthening our older adults by teaching them all the secrets, tips and short cuts on technology. She is the publisher of an online magazine called “The HIP Senior” and is also the Founder of the company, OnLineTechLessons.com.

Marianne talks about your company as well as the “The HIP Senior” magazine, and a bit on her background. Why is it important to provide this information to older adults?

We are finding that many older adults are learning to do online shopping by urgent necessity. 

We cover the tips that she is giving older adults in using technology for online shopping. What equipment do they need? Who can walk them through the process? What should they be aware of?

Are there ways that an older adult can get hints on what to buy for their children or grandchildren for the holidays? Something similar to a bridal registry, but for under the Christmas tree?

If there isn’t a “wish list” anywhere, are there tech items that would be great gifts? What is “flying off the online shelves”?

We cover the differences between the Virtual Command Device and the Smart Speakers – such as difference between Alexa and Google’s Nest Mini.

Of course, don't forget about yourself while buying technology for the holidays! After all, we are also putting a lot of effort into getting through our “new normal”! 

Marianne suggests what to look at as a tech gift for an older adult. 

We also cover a number resources for older adults to learn how to use technology. 

Here is a link to access and print the resource page.

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Recorded in Studio C at 511 Studios. A production of Circle270Media Podcast Consultants.