Royal Wedding Inspires Mobile Trailer For Seniors


Updated 04/25/11 3:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Mini Camper For Royal Wedding Senior Citizens

The royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton will be watched by millions on TV and live streamed on the web, but there will be plenty of other Londonites lining the streets to catch a glimpse of the newlyweds on their way to the reception at Buckingham Palace. I'm not in London myself, but word on the street is, people will be camping out ahead of the ceremony to get a good spot Read more

More Seniors Are Taking the Plunge Into Tech


Updated 12/04/09 12:26 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 9 comments

Broadband and Tech Use Up Among Seniors

I may have a game-loving gramps, but he doesn't really venture into the Internet without a little assistance. I'll cut him a break since he's in his eighties, but a recent study shows that more and more seniors are taking the plunge into Facebook, blogs, and tech in general than ever before. Stats show that the senior population (age 65 and over) that uses the Internet has tripled since Read more

Website of the Day: Advanced Style


Updated 10/21/08 10:29 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 5 comments

Website of the Day: Advanced Style

There are some sites that I come across that are just so amazing in and of themselves, that they usually don't need a huge intro. Sites like Advanced Style, which I spotted on Neatorama and instantly fell in love with. The site is dedicated to senior citizens who have fun with fashion, and shows off their personal flair and sense of style. Adorable! To learn how to post your favorite websites to Read more

Senior Takes Part in Wiihabilitation


Updated 04/04/08 7:40 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 7 comments

Senior Takes Part in Wiihabilitation

I already knew that senior citizens would rather play the Wii over bridge, but did you know that Wiihabilitation is also taking the country by storm? For James Mann, a patient at Wake Med Health Park in Raleigh, N.C., playing the Nintendo Wii is not only a great source of fun, but it's also helping him recover from a stroke. Shown here with recreational therapist Elizabeth Penny (see pics below), Read more

Over the Hills: Fight at the Party


Updated 03/25/08 8:57 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Senior Citizens Reenact The Hills

I can only imagine what is going through the heads of these seniors as they recite — verbatim — lines from the Shakespearean show The Hills. Here's a thought: "The Golden Girls could kick their asses!" (Every time I see "Les Deux" I hear one of these Hollywood brats saying "Les Duh!" You know that's how they pronounce it.) Read more

Go Granny Get Your Gadget-On!


Updated 05/12/08 9:15 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Go Granny Get Your Gadget-On!

If you happened to miss my gift guide for grandmas, don't worry, there's still time to get your grandma lots of great gadget goodies this Christmas. For more grandma-friendly ideas, which include the computerless email printer with Presto, check out this hilarious video which features tech expert Cat Schwartz. Not only will you get some fabulous gift ideas, but you'll learn how to give your Read more

Game On! Retirement Home Hosts Wii Tourney


Updated 11/06/07 4:09 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 8 comments

Game On! Retirement Home Hosts Wii Tourney

Four Erickson retirement communities recently joined together for one common goal— to kick some major Wii bowling butt! As you already know, Wii gaming is very popular among seniors, with Wii bowling being a top favorite! Here is a video from Erickson Sports, which showcases some highlights from game one of the first annual "Erickson Sports Nintendo Wii Bowling Championship." I just love Read more

Seniors Still Love The Wii


Updated 09/17/07 9:04 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 12 comments

Seniors Still Love The Wii

We've all heard that the Wii is a favorite pastime for senior citizens in fact, the console has even become a staple in retirement communities and taught us that 47 percent of all casual game players are 50 or older, and nearly 20 percent are 60 or older. Sure, the image of granny picking up the Wii is pretty darn cute, but it doesn't stop there. The Sun is reporting that residents as old as 103 Read more

Nintendo Wii's Enjoyed At Any Age


Updated 03/01/07 3:51 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 7 comments

Nintendo Wii's Enjoyed At Any Age

Sweatin' to the oldies may be the last thing these senior citizens will want to do after getting a taste of the Nintendo Wii. The Chicago Tribune reported that the Wii is stirring up alot of excitement at the Sedgebrook retirement community in Chicago, IL where the average age of players is 77. The most popular game Wii Bowling, is installed inside Sedgebrook's clubhouse lounge and guess what? Read more