How often do you want to create improvements to your lifestyle, only to give up because to do so requires you to use technology in a way that you haven’t done before?
Whether you’re looking up a food recipe, listening to music, watching a video, handling your finances online, reading an article, interacting with doctors, or videochatting with a loved one, there are endless ways technology benefits your lifestyle after 60.
Have you taken the time to learn how to harness the power of technology to improve the quality of your life? Or are you in a fierce standoff with it, only using the technologies you are currently familiar with and avoiding anything new?
If you are looking to create new opportunities to enhance your lifestyle and want to overcome any lingering anxieties or feelings of discomfort using technology, this article and video are for you.
This is part of my exclusive series for Sixty and Me readers titled “Life Hacks for Women Over 60.”
Part 1: 10 Essential Life Hacks for Women Over 60
Part 2: How to Use Journaling as a Life Hack
Part 3: 10 Essential Life Hacks for Self-Love and Self-Care
Learning to Demystify Technology
In a world increasingly driven by technology, it’s essential for everyone, particularly women over 60, to engage with digital tools and platforms. The fact that you are reading this article and watching the accompanying video indicates that you are.
But aside from finding your way to Sixty and Me, or occasionally using a social media platform, such as Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube, how engaged are you with new technology?
Learning to use new technology or taking advantage of improvements to technologies that have been around for a while can be a daunting task. But it doesn’t have to be something to fear or avoid.
The key to demystifying technology is not becoming an expert in it. It is getting clear on your innermost desires to improve one or more areas of your lifestyle. Once you know why you want something, and you have a big enough desire to get it, the “how” becomes easy. And in this case, the “how” is technology.
Top 10 Benefits of Technology After 60
If you seek new ways to enhance your life, look no further than embracing new technology. Recent advancements, such as the rollout of AI, staying connected with people, managing health, and pursuing interests you want to learn more about, have never been more fun or easier.
Learning to use smartphones, social media, new AI tools such as ChatGPT, and various apps designed to enhance your lifestyle can not only provide access to a wealth of information and entertainment, but in some cases, they can literally save your life.
Demystifying technology requires baby steps, especially if you have fears of it. No step is more important than taking time to understand the benefits of how and where technology can enhance the quality of your life after 60.
Here are my personal top 10 areas technology can benefit your life after 60:
Breaking Down Technological Barriers
The first step to take in benefiting from technology is overcoming any apprehension, fear, or cynicism of technology. This involves understanding that technology, at its core, is designed to make life easier and more enjoyable.
Staying Connected with Loved Ones
One of the most significant advantages of technology is the ability to stay connected with family and friends, regardless of distance. Social media platforms, video calls, and messaging apps make it possible to maintain relationships and share experiences.
Enhancing Health Management
Technology offers numerous tools for managing your health and wellness. From telemedicine services to fitness tracking apps and online health resources, the digital world provides easy access to health information and support.
Lifelong Learning & Intellectual Stimulation
The internet is a treasure trove of educational resources. Online courses, webinars, tutorials, and AI resources, such as ChatGPT, all provide endless opportunities for developing new skills, pursuing interests, and engaging your mind.
Accessing Entertainment & Hobbies
Technology opens up a vast world of entertainment options, from eBooks and audiobooks to streaming services for music, movies, and TV shows. Online platforms also offer ways to pursue hobbies, such as virtual painting classes, yoga classes, or online gardening communities.
Simplifying Daily Tasks
Various apps and online services can simplify daily tasks that may have once taken a lot of your time. Online shopping, digital banking, and home automation systems offer priceless convenience and reduce the need for physical errands.
Enhancing Personal Safety
Technology also contributes to you and your family’s personal safety. Advanced emergency response apps, GPS tracking, and medical alert systems provide peace of mind, especially for those living alone.
Exploring the World Virtually
Virtual tours and online live cams allow exploration of distant places and cultures from the comfort of home. This is especially valuable for those who want to travel the world but are currently faced with budgetary concerns or mobility limitations.
Building an Online Community
There is no shortage of online opportunities for women over sixty to connect with others who share similar interests or experiences, creating a sense of community and belonging. Sixty and Me is an ideal example of this.
Staying Informed & Empowered
Being tech-savvy takes you beyond traditional news sources, allowing you to stay informed about world events, local news, and topics of personal interest, ensuring a more engaged and empowered life.
Embracing technology is not just about keeping up with the times. It’s about enriching your lifestyle in ways that are meaningful to you.
I invite you to join me in the video, where I will share timely action items and insightful tips for integrating what you are learning.
Let’s Have a Conversation:
What do you use technology for? Have you tried any online classes, virtual tours or webinars? Are there technological advances that scare you?
