We have a new fancy vending machine at work now. It serves snacks and drinks. Like most modern machines you can pay using your credit card. It’s kinda cool to have something new to make it easier to part with my money.

This has been a hard week for me personally. My dad has been in the hospital since Sunday. I continue not to sleep well. Work has been demanding too. Fortunately my boss has been supportive. I am glad it’s Friday but there’s still things on my mind and heart. Gotta keep moving I suppose.

Recent stats indicate that 70% of Americans age 50 and older now use smartphones, and 60% use social media sites (especially Facebook). What the stats don’t tell, however, is how well seniors are actually harnessing the power of the Internet and modern technology in order to make their lives better.

via Functional (and Fun) Technology Today’s Seniors Should Be Using

This is an interesting article about how tech can help people of all ages especially senior adults.