FYI – Below is a link to an article about various apps, which may give your ‘Wellness‘ regimen a boost.
iPhone – use the links below for Sleep Sounds.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sleep-sounds-by-sleep-pillow/id410606661
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/white-noise-lite/id292987597
Tom’s Guide – sleeps apps for Android can be found at this link:
https://www.tomsguide.com/round-up/best-sleep-apps
This post is for your information and safety. You may be surprised by how easy it is to set-up your “In Case of Emergency” – ICE contacts on your mobile phones. This critical information could possibly save your life or get you expedited help on your way to the hospital. For example, in the free apps on your mobile phone, you can provide your blood type. In addition, it helps emergency personnel know whom to contact on your behalf in the event of an emergency.
When you have a moment, listen to my podcast on why you may want to consider using these free apps, which are available on your mobile phone. Then use the support links below to read and use the guidelines setting up your emergency contact information.
Find detailed information and resources about emergency cell phone apps at the Medical Alert Advice website by clicking the 911 icon.
Android users can find assistance with filling out the Medical ID information using the links below.
android-app—medical-id-instructions.pdf (jointcommission.org)
https://medicalid.app/
Apple has various ways to use emergency features on the iPhone. Click the link below to learn more and to setup your medical ID on the Apple phone using the Health App.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207021
Sources:
https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-add-emergency-info-to-your-phones-lock-screen
https://freeappsforme.com/medical-id-apps/
bSafe – Never Walk Alone on the App Store (apple.com)
Below is a link to information about the Food for All App, which is considered one of the best for helping to reduce Food Waste and your grocery bill. It’s a “win + win” for Planet-Well Being !
All the best for your well-being too!
I am delighted to learn about these APPS and to share this news with you during Black History Month. So much progress has been made with the African-American additions to the technology field.
Click the links to learn more.
Are you remembering the ‘good ole days’ when gathering together for an afternoon of fun was not a COVID-19 health issue? I think we all are nostalgic about those times. As a matter of fact, some of us are ‘sick and tired’ of following the ‘rules’.
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted ‘normal’ everyday socializing. And we are all feeling the strain of not having time together.
FYI – The good news is that there are Apps, like UnityLink, which can be used to assist you in having a reasonably safe way of gathering with family and friends.
I am encouraged that in the days ahead, these types of tools will be used more frequently.
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During Black History Month on Tech4Boomers I like to call attention to what is happening with African Americans in the field of Technology.
This month, I am eager to share news about Blacks In Technology (BIT), which was founded by Greg Greenlee. Greenlee has over 17 years of experience in Information Technology. BIT focuses on what they refer to as “Stomping the Divide“, providing resources, guidance and establishing standards, which are geared toward technical excellence for Black people in the technology industry. The organization was established in 2012. In addition, BIT is expanding to include member organized chapters throughout the United States. It is a formidable support organization available for your use. If you would like to learn more about BIT and how your city can be involved click this link.
Blacks In Technology – Chapter Registration Form (google.com)
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I am so excited to share this information with you and hope that you will share it with people who may benefit from this type of assistance.
Every so often the Tech4Boomers blog undeniably points out the reason why we continue to provide “Boomers” with technology tips we think will help them and their families.
In this post we introduce the Mobile Apps for hearing assistance. These Apps, are designed to support seniors and other groups who suffer from hearing loss. Did you know that the National Institute of Aging (NIH) reports one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss? In addition, research shows that hearing loss can also lead to dementia. Hearing issues can also affect our balance.
These ‘Tech Tools’ can assist people who require hearing help when using a smartphone. The mobile apps are available for Android and iPhones and they provide smartphone captioning. 
https://www.healthyhearing.com/report/47850-The-best-phone-captioning-apps-for-the-hearing-impaired
Read more about hearing loss on my Living Senior blog. https://livingsenior.me/2020/06/30/hearing-aids-do-you-need-them-how-do-you-know/
Just when you think you have seen the best and latest computer Apps, Laptops, Games, etcetera, you learn there is something better! How are we supposed to keep up? How do we know if we are purchasing the latest, greatest computer thing? The answer is . . . You probably do not know:)! Today’s computer technology creative surge appears to be endlessly … NEW ...!
This week’s post will feature a few of the most interesting things we’ve recently read about. For starters, it turns out (as we all may have guessed), Apple still has “sparkling” surprises for Apple “Groupies”.
The New Mac Book is reported to be Super! Fast, thin, light weight, long battery life, great memory. The list is very long. You may want to check out the article to get the full details. Click on this link DAVID POGUE’s review published June 12, 2012. via Apple’s MacBook Pro Is Just One Point Short of Perfection – State of the Art – NYTimes.com.
When you are not sure what Apple product you should buy, you may want to check out the Buyer’s Guide for Apple models. Although they do not guarantee that the rumors are totally aaccurate, it’s a good place to start doing your research before you buy an Apple product. And we all know, rumors often are very accurate :). Click the link to get there. via Mac Buyer’s Guide: Know When to Buy Your Mac, iPod or iPhone.
Health APPS –We all can use support when we learn that we may have to undergo a serious medical surgery procedure. drawMD looks like it may be useful for just this type of situation. There are various types of drawMD APPs which discuss specific procedures (e.g. anethesia, critical care). Check out what they have to say about their product, and the APPS are Free!
Are you a patient scheduled to undergo a procedure? Bring your iPad with drawMD to your appointment and get visual answers to your questions. Clear images of procedures will help you break down the medical-speak and get a deeper understanding of your treatment options. via drawMD Sampler for iPad on the iTunes App Store.
Have you Android users been feeling a little jealous of your iPhone4S friends and their ‘personal assistant’ ? Well you might be interested to know that there are APPS for Android that do some of the same things, and you can find and use them for Free! Check out the 5 Best Siri Alternatives … link below and see for yourself.
iPhone 4S … the thing that received most of the attention was the new personal voice assistant called Siri. It is an awesome feature that has the ability of converting your speech into action and you can use it to perform most of the tasks on your iPhone 4S. But what to do if you are using an Android phone and want to get the Siri like personal voice assistant? via 5 Best Siri Alternatives for Android.
I hope this is helpful 🙂
It’s almost impossible to keep up with all the great and useful things to know that are happening on the technology front. That’s why in upcoming Posts the format for tech4boomers will change to short burst of information with links to the web pages, or apps, or guidelines etc., which will give you quick access to the things that interest you most. You will also want to visit DIGITWIRL, which has great suggestions and tips for organizing your technology world. A link to the website (Great Technology Tips) is available under BLOGS I LIKE.
The topics covered in this Post are : Health Apps, Healthful Computing, and How to Buy a Router.
HEALTH APPSappear to be everywhere, and there seems to be one for everything. I don’t know why I was surprised to read about these weight loss apps in a Nutrition Newsletter that I received in the ‘snail mail‘, but there they were prominently placed on a page all by themselves as the latest way to keep track of what you are eating by using an app on your smartphone, or computer. Below are some of the APPS that were suggested, along with the links to them. I’ve read that free apps are just as good as any of the ones which charge a fee in this category. Why don’t you check them out for yourself using the links below which goes with your device.
Name of APP – MyFitnessPal – FREE
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Name of APP – Lose It! – FREE
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HEALTHFUL COMPUTING!
tech4boomers has often written about the importance of being careful to protect your eyes when you are at the computer. Check out the tips at this site:
http://office-ergo.com/eyestrain-neck-pain/
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DO YOU NEED AN EQUIPMENT UPDATE?
When was the last time you updated your computer equipment? I know many of us are trying to save those dollars, but it could be possible that by not evaluating whether your current computer equipment is serving your best interests both economically and aesthetically, and you could be paying more than you need to. Take a look at the article, which appeared in PC World Magazine recently about Routers. It will help you to check what steps you should take in deciding what is best for your technology purposes.
How to Buy a Router, By Armando Rodriguez, PCWorld May 3, 2012
Buying a router may not be at the top of everyone’s to-do list, but a new model can mean the difference between enjoying Netflix in HD and seeing a grainy mess of substandard video.
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See you at the next Post. I hope this is helpful 🙂
The Fair Labor Association (FLA) has completed, and made public, their report about labor conditions at Foxconn. Below is a summary of what I found at their site. As always you can click on the link to read the full disclosure at the FLA website.
♦ FLA’s investigation found that within the last 12 months, all three factories exceeded both the FLA Code standard of 60 hours per week (regular plus overtime) and the Chinese legal limits of 40 hours per week and 36 hours maximum overtime per month.
♦ During peak production periods, the average number of hours worked per week exceeded 60 hours per worker.
♦ There were periods in which some employees worked more than seven days in a row without the required 24 hours off.
♦ Full worker survey data is available at http://www.fairlabor.org/affiliate/apple.via Fair Labor Association Secures Commitment to Limit Workers’ Hours, Protect Pay at Apple’s Largest Supplier | Fair Labor Association.
I was wondering how many people still felt that Mike Daisey’s way of getting this information out still should be judged so harshly. Before he presented this information in his show, I don’t believe many of Apple’s customers (myself included) knew much about how the Apple products are made in China. Here is an excerpt of an article by Mark Radcliffe that I found in my readings about Mike Daisey I would like to share with you. As always click the link to read the entire article.
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Mark Radcliffe notes that discoveries of more violations at Apple’s Foxconn manufacturing plant in China prove that Mike Daisey wasn’t as wrong as once thought…
I wrote about this controversy last week, so I’ll try not to repeat too much of my argument. But my point is that the level of condemnation employed by most journalists against Daisey strikes me as misplaced. I find it troubling that there was such a frenzy to tear him down, when at the end of the day, it was still his show (and the general truth behind it) that is largely responsible for shining the light of scrutiny on the labor practices of the world’s richest company. There was an OCD-esque desire to throw out the baby with the bathwater as soon as a few smaller details were in contention.
But almost no one simply acknowledged that he did go to China. He did visit factories. He did talk to workers, all in an effort to know the truth. The headlines imply he made it all up while sitting on his couch at home. We should have two different levels of scorn for someone who lies about everything sheerly for fame, and someone who merely stretches the truth to help raise awareness about a labor rights issues. via Mike Daisey’s Lies Appear To Be Mostly True @MarkRadcliffe — The Good Men Project.
It’s certainly worth thinking about what Mark Radcliffe has to say on this topic. I would also like to share a quote with you that I found before I close this Post>
Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” Martin Luther King, Jr. quote
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