September 25th, 2023
Royce Shook
So, let’s set the record straight. The following is adapted from a post sent to me by my cousin and originally post by Bob Stuart We were born during the epic decades of the 40s, 50s, and 60s. We saw it all, from the rise of rock ‘n’ roll to the space race capturing our […]
Read More
September 24th, 2023
Royce Shook
“I asked my computer for a good joke. It replied, ‘Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything!’ Ah, even computers have a sense of humor… or at least they’ve learned to mimic one!” “You know you’re getting old when you bend down to tie your shoe and wonder what else you can […]
Read More
September 23rd, 2023
Royce Shook
I was sent this by one of my high school friends, I added to it and thought I would share1. 1. I was in the bathroom, putting on my makeup, under the watchful eyes of my young granddaughter, as I’d done many times before. After I applied my lipstick and started to leave, the little […]
Read More
September 22nd, 2023
Royce Shook
Please note that these statements are intended to be humorous and based on stereotypes I have heard as I got older. We need to understand that the people saying these things are not meaning to offend, but are trying to be funny. I only take offence if it is a younger person (under 50) saying […]
Read More
September 21st, 2023
Royce Shook
One of my cousins sent me this as I was born in Saskatchewan. My first thought was these are the reasons my parents left the province when I was three. I love my cousins and I do like Saskatchewan, but there is a limit to following some of the rules 1. Pull your droopy pants […]
Read More
September 20th, 2023
Royce Shook
Here is a summary of the key points discussed regarding the use of Alexa and companion devices for seniors: • Virtual assistants such as Amazon Alexa can greatly benefit seniors by aiding with everyday tasks and improving their quality of life. • Companion […]
Read More
September 19th, 2023
Royce Shook
Based on current trends and developments, there are several potential advancements we may see with Alexa technology in the future: 1. Improved natural language processing: As Alexa continues to learn from its users, it will become better at understanding and responding to natural language commands and requests. 2. […]
Read More
September 18th, 2023
Royce Shook
To manage and control your data, it is recommended to enable privacy settings, such as turning on “Delete voice recordings” to automatically delete recordings of your voice, limiting the amount of time Alexa retains your voice history, and turning off the “Use of Voice Recordings” setting prevents Amazon from using your voice recordings to improve […]
Read More
September 17th, 2023
Royce Shook
Security and privacy were mentioned earlier can you explain Privacy and Security with Alexa so that a non-tech-savvy senior could understand how these devices work to ensure seniors’ privacy and security when using a virtual assistant. Certainly! Security and privacy are important considerations when using any internet-connected device, including virtual assistants like Alexa. Here are […]
Read More
September 16th, 2023
Royce Shook
Here are some tips and tricks for getting the most out of Alexa and companion devices: 1. Explore new skills: Alexa has a vast library of skills that can be added to the device. These skills range from daily news briefings to meditation exercises. By trying out new skills, seniors […]
Read More