Computing

This section of the site is geared towards helping seniors find the right computing equipment, find interesting web sites, and find computer training facilities that are geared towards the teaching seniors.

The Big Keys LX Keyboard isn't the most stylish keyboard in the world, but it is certainly one of the more functional keyboards for seniors. That's just the way TouchBrite likes it.

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The VisionBoard2 is a great product from Chester Creek Technologies. The keyboard features extremely large 1 inch keys, and will make typing much easier for seniors with impaired or poor vision.

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The Keys-U-See keyboard is a great choice for seniors and any visually impaired computer user. The keyboard uses bright yellow keys with dark black print.

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The Easy Cat touchpad is an interesting option for seniors.

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The BIGtrack mouse from InfoGrip provides many advantages to seniors with decreased motor skills or poor vision. The unit contains a large and brightly colored 3 inch trackball. The trackball on this device requires only the movement of the thumb which reduces the need for complex arm movements.

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This mouse from Logitech features a trackball and this design style often makes using a mouse easier for seniors. The trackball is operated by moving the thumb.

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The Kensington trackball mouse has the trackball positioned in the center of the unit. The one big advantage of this placement is that it works equally well for right handed and left handed people. That makes this an excellent choice for lefties. Users can control the cursor movement by using their index finger.

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After using both PCs and Macs it's hard to deny the ease of use Apple computers offer. The user interface is simple and intuitive. They are also extremely easy to set up.

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