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
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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
How Independence Is Lost and What Actually Helps Older Adults Stay Mobile
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
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
A Heartfelt Thank You from Geezers, Gadgets and Gizmos
At Geezers, Gadgets & Gizmos, our mission has always been clear: to help seniors discover the best products, tools, and technology that improve safety, independence, and joy — with a healthy dose of humor along the way. And thanks to you, our community, we’re off to a phenomenal start. In just our first month on YouTube doing Geezers Gadgets and Gizmos senior product reviews, we’ve seen results that far exceed the average new creator. Continue reading A Heartfelt Thank You from Geezers, Gadgets and Gizmos
OrCam MyEye for Seniors: A Game-Changer in Accessibility
For seniors with visual impairments, daily tasks like reading labels, recognizing faces, or navigating public spaces can be challenging. OrCam MyEye, a cutting-edge wearable device, is here to help combining artificial intelligence and advanced technology. It offers a hands-free, discreet solution enabling seniors to navigate their world with ease, improving their quality of life in meaningful ways. Continue reading OrCam MyEye for Seniors: A Game-Changer in Accessibility