Technology has developed astoundingly over the last thirty years. Many products are making everyday tasks easier; therefore, making life easier for those living independently or in retirement communities. Sometimes there can be a learning curve at the beginning of using a new device, but with a little practice or help, you can improve many aspects of your daily life and prevent certain issues or potential dangers. If you want to improve your lifestyle with technology, here are six tech products that you should consider adopting.

Air tags or tile stickers 

Airtags or tile stickers are small, wireless trackers that can help you keep tabs on possessions and even locate them if they go missing. Airtags or tile stickers are a great way to keep track of items such as luggage, car keys, wallets, pets, etc. Whether you are out and about in the Kamloops community or traveling abroad, knowing where your important items are is key and keeps the sense of wonder or worry away. 

Click and Grow Smart Garden 

A Click and Grow Smart Garden is a fantastic way to bring the outdoors inside your home and continue your love for gardening. A Smart Garden is a mobile garden that can care for itself. There is an automated watering and lighting system that ensures your plants get the necessary nutrients without having to worry about it yourself. The kit also has access to a mobile app that  provides gardening information that can make you a true plant expert. 

E-readers 

If you love to read, an e-reader is a must. They are lightweight, don’t take up a lot of space, and you can have a book with you wherever you go! E-readers are a fantastic alternative to traditional books as they are ergonomic; therefore, you can read comfortably in bed, or one-handed for hours without getting any hand aches. There are several other benefits, such as the ability to enlarge text and read without glasses, and the ability to use text-to-speech options to read digital texts out loud. As we age, reading small print can sometimes become more difficult. With e-readers, many of these difficulties can be alleviated, and you can continue to partake in an activity that reduces stress and enhances your mood. 

Google Home and other digital assistance  

Digital Assistance devices such as Google Homes and Amazon Alexas are helpful tools to keep in common rooms in your household. These devices can provide reminders, answer your questions, and play music at your command. When you have a doctor’s appointment or need a medication reminder, you can ask your device to remind you at any time before so that you do not forget. They can play your favourite music and can automatically turn off after a certain time so that you do not have to get back out of bed to turn it off. They also answer general questions such as the weather forecast or provide you with local restaurant recommendations. A new feature from the Google Home digital assistant is the “Ask my buddy” feature, which allows you to set someone up as your “buddy” and have the ability to contact them immediately in the case of an emergency.

Smartwatches 

Smartwatches are a great upgrade from your traditional watch as they provide many health and lifestyle features all from your wrist. Most smartwatches have heart rate and activity level monitors so you can track your stats day after day. They also have GPS tracking and emergency alerts that can be connected and shared with your friends and family if you ever experience a fall or get lost. In addition to the safety features, smartwatches give you reminders and have step targets to encourage you to move around and stay active throughout the day.

Roombas

Cleaning and dusting your living space is necessary for your health; however, it can become difficult to lug around a heavy vacuum throughout the area. Roombas have made the experience of cleaning your living space much easier with their lightweight robotic vacuum. Roombas reduce the potential hazard of cords from traditional vacuums and can even be set to a timer that schedules the cleaning. These devices not only take the job of vacuuming away from you, but they can also be better at it as they can get to hard-to-reach areas such as under couches or other furniture pieces. 

At the Residence at Orchard Walk in Kamloops, we always have something for you to do. The Residence offers exceptional amenities such as an open seating a la carte-style restaurant with meals prepared by our hospitality team. With several floor plans to choose from, all suites also feature 24-hour security with your monthly membership as well as weekly housekeeping. Want to learn more? One-bedroom suites are available now.

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