Many are apprehensive about buying their elderly relatives a Kindle because the elderly often fear new technology. The elderly can learn to use a Kindle with a minimum of stress and there are numerous reasons they would benefit greatly from owning a Kindle.
1. Feather Light- Many older people simply cannot handle the large heavy books due to arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome and general weakness. A Kindle weighs less than your average paperback and is very easy to travel with.
2. Easy on the eyes- Because Kindle is not back-lit it reads like a regular book with no glare even in sunlight. The pages look and read like a traditional book. You can also change the font size! That is a huge advantage especially for those who need large type books and are often have to wait for books to come out in large type.
3. Brainpower!- Learning new things is very good for the brain! Recent studies indicate that when the elderly (and not so elderly too!) learn new skills it improves brain function and helps to protect against cognitive decline. Learning how to use a new device is good for their brain as well as their self esteem!
4. Convenience- Having the convenience of literally thousands and thousands of books,newspapers, PDF's,etc.. at your fingertips without having to leave your home is life saver for shut in's. No more waiting for a ride to the book store or library.
5. Read to me option- The 'text to speech' feature is wonderful for eyes that get tired easily! Simply switch to the text to speech feature and it will continue reading aloud where you left off. It is also a great way to share book with a bedridden friend too. Check out the many audio books that are available on Amazon and on the Internet.
6. Free books- There are many resources for free books and you are not limited by purchasing only. The free resources are too numerous to list here, just use your favorite search engine to find many of the free books and publications online.
7. Value - New book prices for Kindle are usually 9.99. Compare that to the price of new hard covers on the best sellers list and you will see a substantial savings!
8. Your library on the go- If your elderly relatives travel they most likely bring more than one book with them which takes up space and weight. With the Kindle they can take their whole library with them!
9. Long battery life- With the newest Kindle you can read on a single charge for up to 1 week with wireless on. Turn wireless off and read for up to 2 weeks. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as shopping the Kindle Store and downloading content.
10. Bragging rights- Yes, grandma or grandpa can show off how technologically advanced they are to their friends!
As you can see the elderly will certainly benefit from owning a Kindle. A gift that keeps on giving all year long! I think it would make a wonderful family gift for grandma or grandpa! How many robes do they need? Their house is already filled with knickknacks and this is something that they will appreciate all year long. Future gift giving ideas will arise from owning a Kindle as well.The Kindle will not only supply them with hours of enjoyment but also give you new gift ideas for all the next holidays and birthdays coming up! Consider buying your older loved one a Kindle today!
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