Tag Archives: #AssistiveTechnology

SitnStand Lift Cushion: The Smarter Alternative to Buying a Lift Chair

There’s a moment most people don’t talk about. Not dramatic. Not sudden. You go to stand up… and hesitate. Not because you can’t—but because it’s no longer effortless. That’s where the SitnStand lift cushion quietly steps in. It changes the equation without changing your furniture, your space, or your dignity. Continue reading SitnStand Lift Cushion: The Smarter Alternative to Buying a Lift Chair

I Tried a Companion Robot for a Week: It Follows Me. It Watches Me. And Somehow… I Like It

The Enabot EBO Air 2 companion robot review started as a simple idea: live with it for a week. See what happens. For seven days, I shared my home with the Enabot EBO Air 2 Companion Robot—a small, rolling device with a camera, voice, and just enough intelligence to follow me from room to room. At first, I kept reminding myself, “It’s just a device.” But by the end of the week that wasn’t the case. Because it does something most technology doesn’t. It doesn’t just respond. It shows up. Continue reading I Tried a Companion Robot for a Week: It Follows Me. It Watches Me. And Somehow… I Like It

A Motion Sensor Light for Seniors: When the Room Knows You’re There

A motion sensor light for seniors may seem like a small thing—but it solves a moment most people don’t talk about. You walk into a room—and hesitate. Not because you don’t know where you are. Because you’re not quite sure where the light switch is anymore. Continue reading A Motion Sensor Light for Seniors: When the Room Knows You’re There

5 Simple Tech Tools That Help Older Adults Stay Independent

Let’s be honest. Most people don’t want to “learn technology.” They want things to work:

  • They want to turn on a light without getting up.
  • Call someone without fumbling through menus.
  • Feel safe going for a walk.
  • Stay connected without frustration.

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

The Story Behind Geezers, Gadgets and Gizmos: How It All Began

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

The New Golden Age of Aging: Why Technology Is Changing Life After 60

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

The 2026 Independence Technology Report

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

Geezers Gadgets and Gizmos Return Visit to WFSB-TV Channel 3

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

Geezers Gadgets and Gizmos on Great Day Connecticut

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

Moodooy Bed Rail for Seniors

If you’ve ever woken up, swung your legs toward the edge of the bed, and thought, “This feels like an Olympic qualifying round,” you’re not alone. In our latest Geezers, Gadgets and Gizmos episode, I put on a fake beard, channel Rip Van Geezer, and tackle a very real problem facing seniors, caregivers, and post-surgical patients: getting out of bed safely, confidently, and without fear of falling.
Enter the Moodooy Bed Rail for Seniors — a simple, sturdy assistive device that quietly restores independence right where the day begins. Continue reading Moodooy Bed Rail for Seniors