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Introduction to Computers for Seniors

Technology is ever changing and improving and as such, there is a need to educate all about the new technologies available for daily living activities that w…
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Tru Cab Focuses Efforts on Serving East Valley Seniors

Tru Cab Focuses Efforts on Serving East Valley Seniors











Tru Cab has spacious cabs that the seniors from the East Coast love.


Scottsdale, Ariz (PRWEB) January 31, 2014

In an effort to help serve the growing senior population in metropolitan Phoenix, Tru Cab is reaching out to senior based businesses and communities to let them know about customer focused cab service. Since 2009, Phoenix was ranked as the top destination for the 55 and up population who are moving to new areas. If you’ve lived in Phoenix though at least one winter, that should be no surprise.

Many seniors come from areas where they were reliant on public transportation such as New York or Chicago where most residents don’t drive or own a vehicle. In addition, due to the economy, there are a lot of seniors who are on fixed income and can’t afford their own vehicle. Car ownership can be a burden for the Phoenix senior population because many typically just need to pickup groceries, or go to the doctor. Due to Phoenix’s extreme summertime temperatures though, it can be too hot to wait thirty minutes for the next bus or walk the few blocks to the closest bus stop.

Tru Cab plans to fill the need for senior transportation by making more cabs available in the day time hours when demand from seniors is the highest. Tru Cab has also initiated a training program that all their drivers are in the process of going though to make sure seniors are getting the extra care they deserve. Tru Cab’s co-owner Eric Mulvin also mentioned that “the seniors also love that we always have a live person answering the phone.” Citing personal experience, Mulvin added “I used to work answering calls for a bank in Downtown Phoenix and every day there would be over a dozen customers that would complain about the computer prompts on the phone, so it was an easy decision to not have a computer phone system.”

Veteran Tru Cab driver Vito Lambarti discussed his success in serving the senior population, “I already help all my regular customers with their bags and groceries, opening their door, making sure the cab is the right temperature regardless of how old or young they are, they just need a little extra help but they are always happy to see me so I enjoy driving them.”

Besides additional training, Tru Cab recently started working with the City of Scottsdale to accept their Cab Connection vouchers, a program aimed at helping the senior population in Scottsdale make vital trips to the doctors office or grocery store. Mulvin has been pleased so far in that partnership, already he has “spoken to a few customers on the phone who called just to tell me how much they appreciate a certain driver, or how helpful their driver was, it’s heart warming to hear how their ride with us made their entire week!”

Tru Cab already has it’s sights set on seniors beyond the borders of Scottsdale. Tru Cab has started working with the newly opened Sunset Assisted Living in Chandler, AZ where they will be providing transportation for their residents. Facility manager Teresa Dabu appreciates the service Tru Cab provides. “We are a smaller facility and need to be in the home caring for our residents, we know they will be properly taken care of and they return back happy and most importantly safely when we use Tru Cab,” Dabu added.

Scottsdale residents who are part of the Cab Connection program just have to call (480) 300-5000 to schedule a ride and turn in their voucher to their driver after the ride is complete.

About Tru Cab

Tru Cab LLC was founded by Eric Mulvin and Larry Loe in 2011 in Old Town Scottsdale. With an emphasis on customer service, technology, honesty and taking care of the drivers who make up the face of Tru Cab, Tru Cab’s goal is to redefine what people think a cab ride should be like. Based in the East Valley but offering Valley wide service from Glendale and Peoria all the way to Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert and of course Scottsdale, Tru Cab is quickly expanding. Tru Cab also operates Tru Limo AZ, which provides luxury transportation. Customers can book via http://www.trucab.com, with the Apple or Android Tru Cab app or by calling (480) 300-5000. For more information on Tru Cab please visit http://www.trucab.com

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After the Revolution in Touch Computing Made Possible by Windows 8, Senior Care Corner?s New Tips for Selecting Computers for Seniors

After the Revolution in Touch Computing Made Possible by Windows 8, Senior Care Corner’s New Tips for Selecting Computers for Seniors











Senior Care Corner


Greenville, SC (PRWEB) October 30, 2012

The art of selecting a computer for senior loved ones was redefined going into the 2012 holiday season by Microsoft’s introduction of Windows 8 and the accompanying announcements of new computing devices utilizing the Windows 8 touchscreen capability. Among the beneficiaries are older adults and the family members seeking to demonstrate how easy it is to gain the benefits of going online and participating in social networking.

Reflecting this major change in product offerings, and both the opportunities and confusion that it may drive just as the shopping season begins, Senior Care Corner has developed new tips for those choosing computing gifts for senior loved ones.

“We’re thrilled by the opportunity the wide range of touchscreen devices offers to seniors previously unable to use or uncomfortable using computers” says Barry Birkett of Senior Care Corner. “We want to help family caregivers and other loved ones open new doors for older adults through the web and social networking.”

Considerations When Selecting Computing Devices for Seniors

Taking into account these points can improve the likelihood a device purchased for a senior loved one will provide enjoyment and other benefits well after a gift is unwrapped.

Consider how the device will be used.

    If intended for basic web access, reading e-books and document creation, there typically isn’t a need the fastest and most expensive processors or large amounts of memory.
    Applications such as home movie editing or game playing benefit from faster processors and greater amounts of both RAM and storage memory as well as larger screens or monitors.

Consider where the device will be used.

    When use is to be limited to a single location, such as a desk or table at home, desktop or all-in-one computers can be an economical way to buy any level of capability with the plus of greatest screen size optionality, both for touch and non-touch screens.
    If mobility is needed, whether within the home or for travel, a laptop, tablet or one of the new convertibles (laptops that convert to be used as tablets) provide the greatest flexibility but also tradeoffs between screen size and ease of portability.

Consider how the device will connect to the web.

    Use exclusively at home for those aging in place, the homes of family members, or other areas with Wi-Fi, including public hotspots, can mean that the built-in Wi-Fi capability in most portable devices should be sufficient.
    Devices used where Wi-Fi is not available, or if private or sensitive information (such as banking or healthcare data) is to be communicated or viewed over the web, cellular broadband capability should be considered. This is an option in many devices or may be added via USB attachment or portable hotspot from cellular companies. Note that many smartphones can be “tethered” to computers and tablets to connect them to the web.

Consider any physical limitations of the intended users.

    Larger screens may provide greatest access and enjoyment to those with reduced vision.
    Touchscreens, now widely available in all sizes with devices using Windows 8, may provide greatest access to those whose manual dexterity is limited, such as by arthritis or injury.

Consider compatibility with devices used by family and friends.

    File sharing, especially with documents, is often easiest with compatible devices.
    Family members providing “tech support” to seniors may be limited in their ability to address issues on devices that are not compatible with their own.

About Senior Care Corner

Senior Care Corner (on the web at SeniorCareCorner.com) provides solutions, information and tools to family caregivers and others who care for and about senior adults to help them improve the lives of the seniors in their lives. Their blog, biweekly podcast and bookstore address a wide variety of topics family caregivers can use to better understand the wants and needs of their senior loved ones.























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Related Computers For Seniors Press Releases

Professional Software Partners, Inc. Announces Partnership with My Computer Works, Inc. to Provide On-line Computer Support to Seniors and Retirees in Central Florida

Professional Software Partners, Inc. Announces Partnership with My Computer Works, Inc. to Provide On-line Computer Support to Seniors and Retirees in Central Florida










Ocala, Florida (PRWEB) May 18, 2008

Professional Software Partners, Inc. of Ocala, Florida announces a Partnership with My Computer Works, Inc. of Scottsdale, Arizona to provide on-line computer support to seniors and retirees in Central Florida.

Professional Software Partners will be offering the support through its web site MySunCountry.com (http://www.MySunCountry.com), a web-site designed by and for the Central Florida Retirement Community. The purpose of the web site is to provide content and links to information of interest to area seniors, retirees and those interested in retiring in Central Florida.

Ocala, Marion County, Florida, and surrounding counties have the highest concentration of retirees in the nation. Over 70% of these retirees own computers but most only use them primarily for email and the Internet on a limited basis. Most had very little exposure to computers in their past careers and are somewhat intimidated by today’s computers. The prime deterrent, for retirees, to more extensive computer use are the day to day computer problems they encounter due to their lack of experience.

This where My Computer Works comes in. Whenever the retiree has a computer problem, or even just a question, they can contact a U.S. based My Computer Works tech, allow them to securely connect to their computer via the internet, and fix the problem or answer their question. Founded in 2004, My Computer Works, Inc. is a leading provider of help desk and personal computer support services for thousands of small businesses and home consumers nationwide and has a staff experienced in providing computer support to older adults.

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Computers for Seniors

Here’s a program to teach senior citizens how to use computers and the internet to help them stay connected.
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Learn More at www.Telikin.com here: www.telikin.com or call 888-230-388 Telikin Holiday Special on CBS and CW Networks 2010 Telikin is a simple and easy to use touchscreen computer that combines video chat, photo sharing, email and many more popular features into a sleek, touchscreen device. Originally designed as a “senior computer” (a computer for seniors and baby boomers), the Telikin has also proved popular with families, children and individuals looking for an easy to use computer or PC or Mac alternative. The Telikin Computer’s easy to use interface, large touchscreen (LCD), and features like video chat, email, safe web browsing, games and more make it a great senior friendly computer and popular PC alternative for baby boomers, families and children. Features like easy to use video chat, photo sharing, email, contact and calendar syncing, a word processor, games, Facebook syncing and much more make a Telikin Computer an excellent family communication center as well as a great computer for mom or dad. Photo albums automatically sync with Facebook accounts to display photos on your wall right within the built-in photo viewer! No need to login and go to the wall to share and view photos of loved ones, just touch the screen and view Facebook photos right from the albums screen! The easy to use video chat, like all the Telikin’s features, are easliy accessible by the click of a mouse or single touch of the beautiful widescreen LCD touch display. Simply touch a contact

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