What would you like to see in a “senior living” magazine

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Um, senior is 65+ not 50...

Most senior living communities start at 55.

I would want a schedule of all relevant activities in the community, and maybe some information on things to do in the local area. I wouldn’t read any of the puff pieces or things that presume all I do is knot, wear stretch pants, can’t use technology, and pee in my pants.

I'm 53 and I've never used Uber and I wouldn't know how to troubleshoot computer problems. I'll probably learn how to use Uber but I doubt I'll ever be that great at troubleshooting computer issues, I just don't have any interest in learning and would rather hire someone else to do it.

You're 53 and have never used Uber, and would not know how to troubleshoot a computer? I'm 49 (and female) and use Uber all the time on work trips and in DC. And I can definitely troubleshoot a computer. My mom (age 76) uses Uber all the time on her world travels to get to the airport, etc.

Out of curiosity, what's your situation that you're 53 and so "old?"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There are some great suggestions already. Here are other things my parents would be interested in:

- Technology articles - smart phone techniques, what phone to buy if you're not very tech savvy, computer tips, smart tv tips, how to save money on cable by using hulu or youtube tv, etc.
- Ask the Doctor or Ask the Nurse column
- Profiles of grandchildren of residents
- Calendar of events
- General trivia
- Short stories or poetry or art of residents
- Travel articles
- Volunteering opportunities

+1 - especially the technology, retirees are often left behind in this regard once they leave the workforce.

[Anonymous]

Gift guides for their children and grandchildren. Things that are affordable but today's kids and parents of young kids (or childless adults) would like.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Um, senior is 65+ not 50...

Most senior living communities start at 55.

I would want a schedule of all relevant activities in the community, and maybe some information on things to do in the local area. I wouldn’t read any of the puff pieces or things that presume all I do is knot, wear stretch pants, can’t use technology, and pee in my pants.

I'm 53 and I've never used Uber and I wouldn't know how to troubleshoot computer problems. I'll probably learn how to use Uber but I doubt I'll ever be that great at troubleshooting computer issues, I just don't have any interest in learning and would rather hire someone else to do it.

You're 53 and have never used Uber, and would not know how to troubleshoot a computer? I'm 49 (and female) and use Uber all the time on work trips and in DC. And I can definitely troubleshoot a computer. My mom (age 76) uses Uber all the time on her world travels to get to the airport, etc.

Out of curiosity, what's your situation that you're 53 and so "old?"

Ignore the troll.

[Anonymous]

Travel - have an ear to the ground to where those particular seniors might consider traveling and have articles on those destinations. Nothing too personal. No article by John on John's UK trip. Ads for local, reliable travel agents or sites, travel groups, alumni area groups taking trips. Not too heavy an emphasis on grandiose, unrealistic trips.

Less about health. Still a lot, more than for most demographics but far less than, say, Prevention Magazine. Health, medicines, health care topics - those topic are easy to use to fill up a magazine and easy to find advertising but make the magazine very depressing when it's too much. And boring.

Still thinking ...

[Anonymous]

Profiles of grandchildren of residents

OMG NO. Sorry, this would be a huge turn off for some residents. Braggy parents. It does not bring people closer. It creates drama and resentment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Um, senior is 65+ not 50...

Wow, hit a nerve, huh?

[Anonymous]

Humorous local restaurant reviews

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Um, senior is 65+ not 50...

Most senior living communities start at 55.

I would want a schedule of all relevant activities in the community, and maybe some information on things to do in the local area. I wouldn’t read any of the puff pieces or things that presume all I do is knot, wear stretch pants, can’t use technology, and pee in my pants.

I'm 53 and I've never used Uber and I wouldn't know how to troubleshoot computer problems. I'll probably learn how to use Uber but I doubt I'll ever be that great at troubleshooting computer issues, I just don't have any interest in learning and would rather hire someone else to do it.

You're 53 and have never used Uber, and would not know how to troubleshoot a computer? I'm 49 (and female) and use Uber all the time on work trips and in DC. And I can definitely troubleshoot a computer. My mom (age 76) uses Uber all the time on her world travels to get to the airport, etc.

Out of curiosity, what's your situation that you're 53 and so "old?"

Uhh, I drive myself and I have never had reason to pay an Uber driver to drive me places. Like I said, I don't think I would have a problem figuring out how to use Uber but, so far, I've survived just fine w/o it.

As far as troubleshooting computers goes, I don't like doing it and I live with a husband and teenagers who are more than happy to do it for me so I let them.