Park Regency Thornton offers safe, comfortable living options for seniors, but sometimes, adding fun gizmos and gadgets to your space can make life even more enjoyable. Many tech gadgets for seniors can make your daily tasks easier to accomplish or help you maintain your independence. You can find a variety of affordable, easy-to-use options based on how you want to enjoy life.

1. Motion-Sensor Lights

Fumbling in the dark to find light switches is annoying, and it can be dangerous and increase your risk of falls. Motion-sensor lights are available in a variety of types, making it easy to position them where you need a little extra light. You can choose from plug-in options that go into an empty outlet or battery-powered versions that you can mount along your baseboards or stairs. When you walk near the lights, they come on automatically, lighting your way to the bathroom or other areas of your assisted living apartment. They also shut off automatically after a set amount of time, so you don't have to worry about wasting energy.

2. Voice Assistant

Smart speakers and voice assistant devices can help you handle everyday tasks. Examples include Amazon Echo and Google Home. These devices let you make lists, manage appointments, set timers, play music and get answers to questions hands-free. If you have other smart devices in your assisted living apartment, you can control them with your voice assistant device. You can even use them to shop online. These devices are fun and convenient. They can also be useful if you have limited mobility and can't do these tasks easily on your own.

3. Vision Tools

As you age, it's common to have changes in your vision that make it more difficult to read, especially if the font is small. Magnifying gadgets let you maintain your reading abilities or at least squint less when you want to read the fine print. Handheld and wearable magnifying glasses help enlarge print to a comfortable size. You can also choose versions with built-in lights to improve visibility. Video magnifier gadgets use cameras and screens to project the image and make it much larger. For reading, you can get an e-reader device with magnifying capabilities to help you enjoy your favorite books in larger print.

4. Smartwatch

Smartwatches, like the Apple Watch, help you stay connected when you're out enjoying the community at Park Regency Thornton. Apple Watches also have a fall-detection feature, which can increase your safety if you like to venture out by yourself. A detected fall sends up several alerts, and the watch will place a call and message your location to emergency contacts if you don't move for a minute after the detected fall.

5. Virtual Reality Games

Virtual reality gaming systems like Oculus Quest can turn your assisted living apartment into almost anything. The games let you explore new worlds and different activities that you might not be able to experience in the real world. You can often play with other people, so you can share these new experiences while you socialize.

6. Tablet

Tablets offer versatile options, from checking social media to communicating with your family. If you're easing into technology use, the GrandPad tablet is a simple and secure option for seniors. It comes preloaded with several features that let you do things like place video calls, play games and listen to music. If you feel comfortable with technology, you might prefer an iPad or other tablet options with additional functionality.

7. Robot Vacuum

Spend less time cleaning and more time enjoying the amenities at Park Regency Thornton with a robotic vacuum cleaner. These cleaning gadgets work automatically, moving through your apartment methodically to cover all the floor surfaces.

8. Cameras

Surveillance cameras can help you feel more secure and let you keep an eye on your apartment from anywhere. You can set up a camera in a common space of your assisted living apartment and keep an eye on the action from an app on your smartphone. If you have a pet, consider a pet camera that lets you see and talk to your furry companion when you're away. You can even choose pet cameras that dispense treats when you interact with your pet.

9. Digital Photo Frames

You have limited space to display photos in an assisted living apartment, so a functional solution is a digital photo frame. These frames flip through several digital photos, letting you get a constantly changing view of your grandchildren, vacations and other favorite people and memories. Many digital photo frames also have a sharing function so loved ones can share photos to your frame. This keeps things interesting and makes it easy for family members to stay connected while you stay updated on their lives.

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