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Barry Sardis is the founder and chief editor of TechForAging. He started his journey in the tech world 50 years ago as a self-taught programmer. Having an immense passion for technology, he finds joy in two things: learning stuff and helping others learn by teaching them.

As a generalist, he has taken up several roles in his career in fields like software development, customer support, product marketing, product & strategic planning. He is also involved in start-up activities and has volunteered for multiple communities by being a technology advisor in a sizable 55+/Active Adult Community and at The Computer History Museum.

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Featured in: Dec. 10, 2017, San Francisco Chronicle: “Smart-home tech might help older adults live independently longer” and Feb. 4, 2018, San Jose Mercury News: “Gadgets for seniors: Ambitious techies roll out robots, smart gear for their elders”

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A Senior's Smart Home Tech Stories

A Senior’s Smart Home Stories #1 – Getting Started

How I got started with Smart Home Technology Updated: NOTE: Links for devices could result…

A Senior’s Smart Home Stories #2 – Conversational Assistants

Adding an Amazon Tap and an Amazon Echo, and later the Amazon Echo Show Updated: NOTE:…

A Senior’s Smart Home Stories #3 – Smart Bulbs & Lights

Adding the Phillips Hue Lighting System Updated: NOTE: Links for devices could result in an…

A Senior’s Smart Home Stories #4 – Smart System Control Devices

Adding an Entertainment System Control Device Updated: NOTE: Links for devices could result in an…

A Senior’s Smart Home Stories #5 – Smart Wall Switches

Adding light switches and SmartThings to my Smart Home Updated: NOTE: Links for devices could…

A Senior’s Smart Home Stories #6 – Smart Motion Sensors

SmartThings Smart Home Sensors on Sale Updated: NOTE: Links for devices could result in an…

A Senior’s Smart Home Stories #7 – Wireless Camera

Our Somewhat Smart Vacation Home Updated: NOTE: Links for devices could result in an affiliate…

A Senior’s Smart Home Stories #8 – Smart Zigbee Outlet

How Smart Home Technology Can Improve a Relationship and Save Money Updated: NOTE: Links for…

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A Personal Robot Companion

See our in-depth description of how the temi Personal Robot can benefit those who are aging in place. Read how temi is helping with the Coronavirus crisis.

Companion Animal Robots

Companion animal robots can provide benefits for dementia patients and elders experiencing loneliness. Paro, a robot baby seal, is a well-known example targeted for institutional use. Hasbro spinout Joy for All offers affordable robotic cats and a dog for seniors in institutional and home use. This is a good report on its use.