Tag Archives: tablet

Taking on a tablet is easy

Taking on a tablet is easy

Tablets like Apple’s iPad and Samsung’s range of Android tablets have become more and more popular over the last few years. They used to sound like something out of Star Trek – portable devices ...
Modern technology – it’s not all bad

Modern technology – it’s not all bad

Modern technology can be a frightening phenomenon and many older people see it as more of a hindrance than a help. It is easy to be put off by the fear of getting it wrong, of internet scams or of hum ...
Is multi-tasking the enemy of listening?

Is multi-tasking the enemy of listening?

We recently had a reader call to share her response to our series of articles on loneliness in older people. She described how a visit to see her family, instead of providing support and companionship ...
World Book Day – 2 March 2017

World Book Day – 2 March 2017

World Book Day is a celebration! It’s a celebration of authors, illustrators, books and (most importantly) it’s a celebration of reading. In fact, it’s the biggest celebration of its kind, designated ...