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Online Safety · Featured
Tech Scams in 2026: The Grandparent Scam Has a New AI Twist

Scammers are now cloning family members' voices using AI. Here's exactly how the attack works, the signs to watch for, and what to do if you receive one of these calls.

April 2026 · 12 min read

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Medical Alerts
Medical Alert Systems vs. Apple Watch: Which Is Better for Seniors?
The Apple Watch now does almost everything a dedicated medical alert system does — but at a very different price point and with very different tradeoffs. We break it down.
April 202610 min read
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Hearing Tech
OTC Hearing Aids One Year In: What Buyers Are Actually Saying
The FDA opened the OTC hearing aid market in late 2022. Two years later, we looked at what thousands of buyers actually think — who loves them, who's disappointed, and why.
March 202614 min read
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Smart Home
The Best Smart Home Setup for Aging in Place in 2026
A realistic, affordable smart home configuration that genuinely helps seniors age in place — what to buy first, what to skip, and how to keep it simple.
March 202611 min read
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Smartphones
Why Consumer Cellular Is Still the Best Carrier for Seniors in 2026
Consumer Cellular has topped our carrier rankings for three consecutive years. We look at whether the new competition from T-Mobile and Mint has changed that calculus.
April 20268 min read
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AI & Tech
ChatGPT for Seniors: 10 Genuinely Useful Things to Ask It
AI assistants are most useful when you know the right questions. Here are 10 things adults 50+ use ChatGPT for that most people haven't thought of.
March 20269 min read
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Medical Alerts
Fall Detection Technology: How It Works and How Accurate It Really Is
Fall detection is the most-hyped feature in the senior tech space. We cut through the marketing to explain what the technology actually does — and where it still fails.
February 202613 min read
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Online Safety
Password Managers for Seniors: Why You Need One and How to Start
The single biggest security upgrade any senior can make is using a password manager. Here's the plain-language explanation of why, and exactly how to get started.
February 20268 min read
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Tablets
iPad vs. Android Tablets for Seniors: A 2026 Update
The tablet landscape has shifted. We re-ran our comparison with 2026 products and the results are nuanced — Android is closing the gap in some important areas.
January 202611 min read
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Hearing Tech
Hearing Aid Bluetooth Compatibility: What Works with What in 2026
Not all hearing aids work seamlessly with all phones. We mapped out which hearing aids work best with iPhone, which work best with Android, and what to check before buying.
January 20269 min read
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Smart Home
Amazon Alexa vs. Google Home for Seniors: Which Is Easier to Use?
We asked older adults to use both voice assistant ecosystems for two weeks. The results were clear — but not necessarily what you'd expect from the marketing.
December 202510 min read
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AI & Tech
How AI Is Changing Senior Healthcare at Home in 2026
From AI-powered medication reminders to symptom checkers and telehealth facilitators, AI is quietly transforming how older adults manage health at home.
December 202512 min read
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