3 smartphone tech tips everyone over 50 must know

Embracing the digital age can improve your life, both personally and professionally. But it can be hard to keep up with the crowd if you didn’t grow up with high-tech gadgets like smartphones or tablets. That’s why we’re sharing a few tech skills all folks over 50 should know.

Don’t forget to share this guide with the people in your life who are less tech-savvy.

Here are some practical actions to maximize your smartphone’s productivity.

Senior tech skills

There’s always a learning curve when adopting new devices. But as you age, you’ll face more hurdles.

For example, dry skin is a common problem for older people. According to Medline Plus, aging skin cannot retain moisture. This means people over 50 may struggle to use their smartphone or tablet’s touch screen.

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Touch screens aren’t always accessible. Seniors have unique tech troubles in this regard. | Photo © Giuliofornasar | Dreamstime

Touch screens rely on our skin’s electrical charge to pinpoint where we touch. That charge is strongest when our hands are moist and warm, which is why dry hands can make your digital life harder. Your touch screen won’t always react well.

Fortunately, there are ways to work around the issue. You can use a stylus to manage your smartphone effectively. Tap or click here for three styluses to better control your phone and tablet.

This is just one reason why many seniors have trouble using technology

This guide is designed to help people overwhelmed by smartphones become tech-savvy. Aside from iPhones and Androids, you also have to contend with the following:

  • Social media apps.
  • Tablets.
  • Laptops.
  • VR headsets.
  • Projectors.

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For all my readers: The Kindle Scribe, Amazon’s bigger and fancier e-reader, is $100 off right now. It’ll house all your books and notes, plus it comes with a stylus. FYI, Kindles go weeks on a single charge.

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