The original Declaration is at the National Archives, but you can view it online anytime. Celebrate the Fourth by exploring this piece of history.
Taking care of aging parents? Here's a simple way to keep an eye on what's happening
Independence, safety and peace of mind. These are the most important elements for seniors living at home and their loved ones. Parents who wish to maintain their independence by living alone can be a double-edged sword. You’re happy they’re still self-sufficient, but you’re nervous about what can happen in an emergency.
This is where a reliable, 24-7 home security system comes in handy. You need a system that does more than just monitor for break-ins and burglaries. You need a system that monitors every kind of threat and emergency, even the ones you can’t see. You need our sponsor, SimpliSafe.
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Seniors and SimpliSafe
What makes SimpliSafe so desirable among users of all ages is that no matter how tech-savvy you are, the system is easy to install and manage. In fact, setting up SimpliSafe is a DIY process and shouldn’t take more than 5 minutes to complete. No need for tools, drilling or delicate wiring. Just plug and protect.
You can even monitor your aging loved ones yourself by using your smartphone. With a quick swipe and a tap, you can arm or disarm the system and check in on their home, no matter where you are.
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SimpliSafe goes beyond protecting your loved ones from physical threats. It monitors potential threats that can’t be caught on camera by detecting fires and gas leaks with the industry’s best detection sensors.
Thanks to the built-in freeze and flood sensors that alert you well in advance, it can even protect your home from potential water damage. SimpliSafe comes with entry and motion sensors, glass break detection and around-the-clock video surveillance.
This life-changing app gives a voice to those who can't speak
We have so many comforts in our life, from microwaves to cars to air conditioning, that we forget how difficult life can be if we can’t take advantage of the world around us. Tap or click here for 15 tech tricks you’ll wish you knew sooner.
In 2001, DVD sales surpassed VHS sales for the first time. But what was the very first movie released on DVD? Was it … A.) “Jurassic Park,” B.) “Independence Day,” C.) “Twister” or D.) “Batman”?
50% of employees
“Quiet vacation” over the Fourth of July weekend. It’s not just you; no one’s getting work done the week of Independence Day. Instead, nearly half of workers are playing hooky without telling their managers, aka “quiet vacationing.”
5 best smartwatches for seniors
Smartwatches have quickly become a must-have device for anyone looking to up their tech game. These tiny supercomputers allow us to do things we might have only thought possible in old sci-fi movies. We can now check messages, track our steps, make video calls and more right from our wrist.
How to avoid 4th of July traffic
This Independence Day, nearly 61 million people are expected to be on the roads, a record high. If you want to avoid getting stuck in traffic, here are some tips on when to drive.