Technology to connect & remain active

Social Chatting

Technology is an easy way to stay connected with your loved ones. Social distancing does not mean social isolation. Now, more than ever, we need to find smart ways to stay connected. All sorts of online options exist to make it easy and convenient to stay in touch with loved ones. The links and videos should help you get started with these apps. If you face any problems using these application please contact me at [email protected]

Skype

Skype is an application that makes it easy to make free video calls from anywhere in the world, with an internet connection. It also provides a free messaging service.

Download Skype from: https://www.skype.com/en/get-skype/
Video Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRcb3uB3Jac

Zoom

Zoom is another free video conferencing tool which can help you connect with your loved once.

Facetime

FaceTime is a video product developed by Apple Inc. FaceTime is available on supported iOS mobile devices and Macintosh computers that run Mac OS X 10.6.6 and later. You can also do a group facetime with multiple contacts.

You can read more about Facetime at https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204380
Video Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXLZ-egtIe0
Group video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4s1vNywzw-Q

No matter your age, it is important to keep healthy and active. With the “stay in place” order issued by the Governor, there is no better time to check out the vast number of resources available on the internet helping seniors remain active and healthy. I am listing some websites that can help you keep active physically and mentally.

Health & Wellness

Physical Exercises

YouTube for senior-focused exercise videos – https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=exercises+for+seniors

AARP fitness video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpO_ufzhBPo&list=PLUfRs5ZFaOJdwnenWilk_n0ufXUNJ6yjv

Yoga for seniors – https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=yoga+for+seniors

Somerset County has some of the best public parks which are perfect for walks and getting fresh air (As long as you maintain a 6 feet distance) especially this time of the year. Visit https://www.somersetcountyparks.org/parksfacilities/ParksFacilities.html to get details of trail maps and park information.

Mental Exercises
Crossword puzzles – https://www.boatloadpuzzles.com/playcrossword
Web Sudoku – https://www.websudoku.com/
Lumosity – https://www.lumosity.com/en/brain-games/

Online Games/Apps

Online games are a great way for our seniors to stay sharp and connected.

Some online games to play on your computer/laptop,

Crossword puzzles
https://www.onlinegamesforseniors.com/mind_word_crossword.html

Chess
https://www.onlinegamesforseniors.com/strategy_chess.html

Sudoku
https://www.onlinegamesforseniors.com/strategy_sudoku.html

Mahjongg
https://games.aarp.org/category/mahjongg

Solitaire
https://games.aarp.org/category/solitaire

Arcade (Pool games)
https://games.aarp.org/category/arcade

Some great app games for iPhone, iPad

TETRIS
Words with Friends
Dots: A Game About Connecting
Card Shark Solitaire
Candy Crush
Angry birds
Quell+
Cascade
Jigsaw Puzzle
Cribbage – Crib and Peg Game
Monopoly Game
Carrom 3D
Chess Games

Reading & Ebooks/Apps

With so much time at our disposable, this is the best time to catch up with our reading — books and magazines. Most of our counties libraries have been instructed to shutdown for a few weeks (For now until April 12th). Our libraries offer an amazing service of providing Ebooks and audio books. All you need is your library card and pin (The ones that you use in the library when checking out the physical books).

Bernards Library – https://www.bernardslibrary.org/

Bernardsville Public Library – https://www.bernardsvillelibrary.org/

Social chatting	Health apps & websites
Online Games	Reading & Ebooks