Let’s be honest. Most people don’t want to “learn technology.” They want things to work:
The good news is this: Some of the most helpful technology available today is also the simplest. Continue reading 5 Simple Tech Tools That Help Older Adults Stay Independent
What happens when lived experience meets curiosity… and a camera starts rolling? That’s exactly how Geezers, Gadgets and Gizmos was born. Here’s the Geezers Gadgets and Gizmos origin story. Continue reading The Story Behind Geezers, Gadgets and Gizmos: How It All Began
For much of modern history, society has framed aging as a gradual narrowing of life—fewer options, reduced mobility, and increasing dependence on others. Today, something fundamentally different is unfolding. We are entering a new golden age of aging—driven not by wishful thinking, but by the rapid evolution of technology that supports independence, connection, and quality of life. Technology for seniors aging in place is here and quality of life is reaping the benefits. Continue reading The New Golden Age of Aging: Why Technology Is Changing Life After 60
At Geezers, Gadgets and Gizmos, we’ve always believed that aging isn’t about slowing down — it’s about discovering new tools, new ideas, and new ways to live well. That’s why we’re excited to announce two exceptional Geezers, Gadgets and Gizmos Podcast guests, each bringing powerful insights about resilience, aging, and the decisions families face later in life. These conversations go beyond gadgets and technology. They address the deeper human questions about purpose, independence, resilience, and family support. Geezers Gadgets and Gizmos podcast guests Continue reading Upcoming Podcast Guests: Leading Voices on Resilience and Senior Living
For decades, conversations about aging have often focused on limitations. But something remarkable is happening quietly in homes across America: technology is helping older adults remain independent, curious, connected, and engaged longer than ever before. Independence technology for seniors is the mission of Geezers, Gadgets and Gizmos. Continue reading The 2026 Independence Technology Report
Loss of independence doesn’t usually happen all at once. It happens quietly — through small changes in mobility, confidence, environment, and expectations. In this special written edition of Geezers Gadgets and Gizmos, host Garrison Leykam interviews Dr. Thomas Gill, one of the nation’s leading experts on aging, mobility, and functional decline, to unpack how independence is lost and what actually helps older adults stay mobile. Continue reading How Independence Is Lost and What Actually Helps Older Adults Stay Mobile
A big “thank you” to Scot Haney (Hartford Advocate’s Best News Personality in Connecticut for 12 consecutive years) and Kara Sundlun (three-time Emmy Award-winning journalist) for Geezers Gadgets and Gizmos Return Visit to WFSB-TV Channel 3! Here are the products we presented. Continue reading Geezers Gadgets and Gizmos Return Visit to WFSB-TV Channel 3
We’ve been invited back to WFSB-TV Channel 3 on Friday January 30th to appear on Great Day Connecticut. Scot Haney (Hartford Advocate’s Best News Personality in Connecticut for 12 consecutive years) and Kara Sundlun (three-time Emmy Award-winning journalist) will interview Garrison and Alyson about the latest products helping seniors live quality lives. Tune in to see Geezers Gadgets and Gizmos on Great Day Connecticut again! Continue reading Geezers Gadgets and Gizmos on Great Day Connecticut
So, picture this: you meant to call your mom… yesterday. Or maybe last week. Okay fine, maybe last month. Life gets busy. Suddenly, it’s easier to remember which remote turns on the TV than it is to remember to pick up the phone. Enter QuikTok—and no, not the app your grandkids are glued to while dancing in the kitchen. This QuikTok is like a digital guilt-trip buddy. It’s an AI tool that calls your loved ones for you. That’s right. Instead of forgetting to check in with your 92-year-old Aunt Ruth who insists she “doesn’t need anyone,” the QuikTok AI phone companion for seniors makes sure she hears a friendly voice anyway. It’s like outsourcing your conscience. Continue reading QuikTok by CareYaya — Your AI Phone Buddy
Who knew bedtime could be this fascinating? From ancient sleep hacks to quirky laws and surprising health connections, mattresses have a history that’s deeper than we often give them credit for. Whether you’re a trivia buff or just love a good backstory, these surprising mattress facts will make you look at your bed in a whole new way. Continue reading 10 Surprising Facts About Mattresses You Probably Didn’t Know
