What the OSRG can do for you!
Visit http://www.omahaseniorresourcegroup.com for all the resources and services you need to help an aging loved one. From long-term care, to in-home care, to home modifications, legal or financial advice, OSRG business members offer trusted resources specifically designed to benefit seniors. If you are looking for advice on how to help an older adult, contact us. We are the ONE SOURCE for all your needs. Helping seniors to remain healthy & independent. All services and programs connected with the OSRG are geared toward promoting improved senior living, with the goal of helping seniors remain independent when they can be through the support of staff and volunteers, thereby delaying or preventing the need for specialized care. But when the time comes for that discussion, the OSRG resources are there for you to help the next transition. We are the ONE SOURCE for Senior resources. The OSRG provides a connection to services for seniors making us a single, focused source of services that are readily available. From long-term care to independent living, and from legal or financial advice, to prescription monitoring, the OSRG has a connection for you! The need for senior resources is not diminishing. According to national figures, the number of seniors over the age of 65 is expected to more than double over the next three decades. As such, the resources we offer will continually expand to meet the needs of these seniors. How can we help more? With growing needs, and the increase in the number of seniors, we will need to add resources. What are you needing help with? Where are not finding help with a senior resource? Let us know! Go to our “Contact Us” page and fill it out with your need and we will try to find the resource for you!
9 Useful Apps for Seniors
Applications for smartphones or iPads can make life easier and more enjoyable, especially for seniors. But with tens of thousands of apps available (and more every day), picking the best ones that also specifically address the needs of seniors can be a lot of work. Here is a list for you that will ease that burden. These apps are meant to make life easier: 1. AARP Now App (free) This app gives you senior-specific news, shares events happening locally and tells you what discounts you qualify for with your AARP membership. 2. EyeReader by NetSoft ($1.99 iOS) If you hate reading restaurant menus by candlelight, you may find this magnifying glass app handy. Simply hold your phone over any text and the EyeReader will magnify it and light it up for you. 3. Find My iPhone (free) Never lose your pricey iPhone or iPad with this app. If you leave your phone somewhere or it gets stolen, this app will find it. 4. Life360 (free iOS) No more asking your family to call to ensure they’ve arrived home safely. This app uses GPS tracking to keep track of family members as they attend school, vacations or work. And they can keep track of you, too. 5. Lyft (free to download, but pay as you use) You’ve heard of the buzz surrounding Lyft and Uber, but did you know these services are particularly useful for seniors? No more calling for a taxi and fumbling with cash or card. With just a couple clicks, you can have a car at your service to take you anywhere: the airport, doctor’s appointments, a party or the theatre. The payment’s already set up, so you don’t have to worry about paying or even tipping (although both Lyft and Uber accept tips now). Uber’s come under a bit of controversy lately, so I recommend Lyft. 6. Senior Savings ($.99 iOS) Find out which grocery stores, hotels, restaurants and theaters offer senior discounts in this app. 7. Silver Surf (free for iOS) iPads and smartphones can be hard to use because of the tiny buttons and text, and it can be impossible for the visually impaired. This app allows you to enlarge buttons and text on iPads and iPhones. 8. Skype (free) Use Facetime or Skype to visually connect with your children, grandkids or friends in far places. It’s truly like having your favorite people in your living room – without the mess. You have to download Skype, but Facetime comes already applied to all Apple products. 9. Yahoo! Weather (free) There are 100s of weather apps, but Yahoo! Weather is worth downloading because it has a beautiful design and it’s simple to use. It allows you to track the weather for your location up to five days out and it includes radar maps.