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The Senior Sleuth's Guide to Technology for Seniors

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This book gives a broad survey of the products that seniors should consider using. It goes beyond just talking about computers, and covers topics like smart phones, medical devices, Tivo, and GPS devices. Although many of these devices are mainstream, this book does a nice job presenting the advantages offered to the senior community.
There are a lot of high tech products out there, and you could research each product type individually online. That is too much work for someone like me. This book lets you see the ones that will benefit seniors all in one place.

Technology is getting very confusing for this senior. It was easy to find answers to any technology questions. I also found new ideas that I wasn't even looking for. I bought a copy for myself but now I'm buying more for my friends for Christmas.

This book was an excellent source for technology information tailored to seniors. The section describing sources for maintaining or improving mental and auditory capabilities was especially helpful. Peterka recommended the Posit Science Brain Fitness Program, and I have been using the Auditory and Visual products and have seen improvements. . .including with my tennis game! I have a technical background but still found all of the information in the book very useful. My daughter bought this book for me for Father's Day, and now she has bought another copy for her in-laws for Christmas.

This is a great book for a senior citizen. Paterka really makes it easy and fun for the elderly to stay "in touch" with the younger generations through technology. He also keeps the information light and funny, because normally this type of book is dry and boring, but Paterka gives the book his trademark humor. Overall a great buy!