Nothing is more valuable than the gift of tutelage. Spending time to explain the features and functions while showing older adults how to use the gadget you give is good for everyone. Trust me on this. I’ve heard more than once about well-meaning givers’ gifts that were never opened because the recipient didn’t know what to do with them. ...

Although we get instant gratification from current communication methods like texting and instant messaging, some Boomers and older adults may actually yearn for those days when letter writing offered a dash of romanticism. Remember waiting for the mailman to arrive to see if he had a letter for you? ...

Chromebooks, which look like a laptop, and Chromeboxes, which resemble desktop computers, may be appropriate options for many who use a computer mostly for email and web surfing. Misconceptions regarding Chromebooks are rampant due to their widespread use in schools, but they’ve evolved nicely for personal and professional use and are budget friendly. ...

You can store documents, spreadsheets and anything else you create securely in the cloud. Only you can open this virtual file cabinet using your credentials (your email address and password). ...