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Useful Features In IOS 10 For Students

With the recent release of IOS 10, students must be wondering if there are any good tidings specifically for them. The answer is a resounding yes! The new Apple operating system comes with cool features that will make learning and interaction easier and seamless. Read on to find out what cool features for students the operating system has.

Better IOS 10 Keyboard

This is a massive upgrade to users. And Siri’s artificial intelligence is thankfully part of the keyboard. What that means is that there will be fewer grammar blunders as there is a high likelihood auto correct will get you the exact thing.

Also, with Siri integrated into the keyboard, the keyboard’s predictive feature will be even more intelligent. For example, should a pal inquire where you are, you’ll just tap to share your location? If someone requests a phone number, you’ll only need to tap to share it.

What is more? Siri can tell what you’ve been doing when using IOS 10, therefore, permitting the keyboard to understand that you intend to create a calendar appointment for, perhaps, a brunch at a particular place and time.

With all these capabilities in your keyboard, it is impossible to go wrong. If typing an assignment on your iPad, you can be confident it will be flawless; if there is any blunder, Siri will tell it out.

IOS 10 Music Upgrades

Many students love to listen to music while studying- or to relax after a heavy dose of knowledge. Apple had you in mind when they redesigned Apple Music so that it is now cleaner and more glamorous. The operating system’s music app comes with a streaming service that is easier to navigate, thus, allowing you to find new songs more easily. Moreover, if you want to read the lyrics of a new song, you can pull it up while listening without conducting a different search on Google.

IOS 10 Home App and Home Kit

As a student, you are busy with learning. There are some mundane things you might forget doing as you hurry for a lesson- for example, you sometimes might forget to lock the door on your way out. Thankfully, with the free iOS 10 Home App and Home kit, you can remotely lock your door or turn off the stove – if they are connected to your device.

IOS 10 Notification Improvements

Understandably, the life of a student is very busy. And when you get a notification, it is kind of a hassle leaving the lock screen to read and send a reply as was in iOS 9. With iOS 10, you can view the notification, send a reply and even watch videos and photos without leaving the lock screen.

IOS 10 Tells You When to Go to Bed

Some students can be so engrossed in school work that they forget they need to go to bed. IOS 10 has an alarm clock that can tell you when to rest for the night and will let you know when to wake up for you to have a consistent sleeping experience. This will ensure you are rejuvenated and fresh the next morning to face your day briskly. Good sleep is important to students- nay, to all people.

These and many other cool and revolutionary features surely make IOS 10 a darling to any serious student.

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Grilled Salmon with Authentic Mexican Salsa

A healthy, pinkish, and perfect Salmon is the secret ingredient to a mouthwatering dish especially for this grill and sauté recipe. However, you need to capture a Salmon first, so that when you cook it, the taste is natural and genuine.

First, you have to get your fishing rod and look for a desirable destination to fish such as lakes, sea, torrents, or rivers. Next, ready your rod put the pitching jig and hooks the bait. Thereafter, take a full energy to swing the fishing line and wait for the Salmon to take a bite. When the fish was already lured and trapped, you may now rotate the spincast reel to catch the Salmon.

Now, prepare your signature ingredients, herbs, and spices together with the Salmon. In this recipe, we will be grilling the Salmon and add some Salsa as its appetizer. Bring out the best Grilled Salmon with Authentic Salsa by following this easy to cook recipe.

What ingredients you’ll need in this recipe?

  • 1 medium sized onion, preferably minced.
  • 2 pinches of salt.
  • 1 red tomato.
  • 1 green tomato.
  • 1 green bell pepper.
  • 1 pinch of chili powder.
  • 1 lemon.
  • 1 pinch of paprika.
  • 1 small bowl of tomato ketchup.
  • 300g of Salmon.

8-minute Chopping Preparation

  • Slice the Salmon into 3 parts
  • Chop the onions
  • Cut the tomatoes and bell pepper into small cubes
  • Extract the lemon juice

30 minutes Cooking Session

  • Begin the salsa by heating the pan with oil and sauté the onions for about 1 to 2 minutes
  • Add the red and green tomatoes, lemon juice, bell pepper, and tomato ketchup then sauté it for about 5 minutes
  • Put a pinch of paprika, chili powder, and salt to taste then set aside the salsa
  • Add salt to the Salmon
  • Place the Salmon on the grill and wait until it’s pinkish and brownish in color then switch it to the other side. It will take at least 10 minutes to do the grilling.
  • Grill the other side of the Salmon for about 10 minutes
  • Once done, grab a plate, place the Salmon and salsa, and add a cup of rice then serve.

Surprise your loved ones with this amazing authentic dish inspired by Mexican cuisine. The piquant, sweet, and savory of the Salmon and salsa blend together in a perfect signature dish. This Salmon recipe is good for 3 servings. Feel delightful and enjoy the food! Vamos a comer!

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Heating the pan with oil and sauté the onions.

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Authentic Mexican Salsa

Place the Salmon on the grill

Place the Salmon on the grill.

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Grilled Salmon with Authentic Mexican Salsa.

 

 

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5 Pro Tips for Pokémon Go

5 Pro Tips You Probably Didn’t Know

The creators of Pokemon Go developed a smartphone app that has seen a huge player base. Despite what you may think, adults and kids are enjoying Pokemon Go across the globe. It has gained incredible popularity almost over night; creating new opportunities for gamers and businesses. You do not need to know a thing about Pokemon to have a blast catching all of them. It’s true, I didn’t know anything about Pokemon and have thoroughly enjoyed playing. It doesn’t discriminate, people of all ages and walks of life are finding another reason to get off the couch and enjoy spending time outside with friends and family. Your dog will love it too! Here are some great tips to get you started:

  1. Spin the PokéBall around in a circular motion before tossing and you’ll throw a Curve Ball. A Curve Ball gives an additional 10 XP and seems to increase your chances of catching the Pokémon. A “Nice! Toss gives you an additional 10 XP, “Great!” is 50 XP and “Excellent!” a 100 XP. This is dependent on how small the shrinking ring is when you toss the PokéBall. The smaller the target, the better the toss.
  2. To zoom in and out with one hand; tap the screen once, then again but leave finger on screen. Move finger around to zoom in and out.
  3. When a Pokémon appears on screen, the color of the rings surrounding it determine one of three things. If the rings are white, everyone can see it. If the rings are purple, a lure brought the Pokémon. If the rings look like a pink cloud, only you can see it because you are using a Incense item.
  4. On the main screen, swiping the PokéBall right takes you straight to Items. Swiping left takes you to your Pokémon. Swiping up accesses the Shop.
  5. As you level, the Pokémon become harder to catch. You can tell how difficult they are by the color of the shrinking ring around the Pokémon. Green is easiest, then yellow, orange and red. Red being the hardest to catch. You can lower the difficulty by one color if you use a Razzberry, however they are only good for one toss. Using GreatBalls and UltraBalls will also increase your chances of catching a Pokémon.

Go enjoy the outdoors with a fun game along the way. Grab your walking shoes, dog leash and kids and join in on the Pokémon Go Craze!  A good place to start is a walk down to your local park where those little guys tend to congregate more. I can almost guarantee you will find other people playing all around you. Parks and other populated areas are great places to hunt those little creatures.

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Tips for saving money on trips

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To save money on travel, first you have to break the collective belief that the journey is always expensive. This myth was skillfully created by the tourism industry, in order to make you to spend more.

Most famous world’s travel lovers will tell you that more money does not necessarily mean more enjoyment in a specific destination. There are a few good tricks to enjoy more and spend less.

These are some of them.

–  Make a good plan for your trip

Determine where, when and with whom you are traveling. Be flexible in determining the period of time for travel and always have a plan B – very often you can find a variety of discounts and a significant difference in price depending on whether you travel on weekends or weekdays.

– Save money on your airplane ticket

If you plan to travel by plane, it is useful to know that you can get the best ticket price if you buy it 6 weeks earlier. In this way you can save up to 30% because the ticket price is formed on the basis of the number of available seats on the plane at the moment when you make a reservation. Also, you will save money if you immediately buy a return ticket.

–  Take tickets for connecting flights

If you are traveling to distant destination, you can save if you buy a ticket for a flight with a number of transfers. There are numerous sites for air ticket booking, and besides saving time, you can compare prices also – ScyScanner, Quest Organizer, Wizzair, Momondo.

–  Use the tourist organization services of your destination

Tourist organizations can be an excellent information source on what to visit, how to get there, on the working hours of the site… In addition, they can also give you brochures and flyers with discounts for the certain services. The recommendation is to visit attractions on weekdays, because then visits are cheaper.

–  Save on accommodations

Try to avoid accommodation in a downtown area. Inquire about decent hostels or some alternative ways of logging. If you still staying in the hotel, ask about so-called hidden costs and services that are not included in the price.

–  Use local public transport

Buy several days ticket or a weekly pass for public transport. You will avoid taxi drivers who  sometimes tend to charge a higher price to tourists and you will also check your knowledge of the local language and gain immediate impression of the locals and their customs.

– Spend less on food

Many choose to prepare their own meals on their trip. This is a great way to walk thru green markets and local shops and try some new groceries. If you chose not to waste time on cooking, be sure to find a restaurant outside the tourist areas, because the prices of meals are 20 – 50% cheaper.

– Travel out of season

Swimming in the warm sea on an exotic beach, while winter is in your home town, has a special charm. Then you will not only pass cheaper than during season, but you can also avoid  crowds.

– Find free events in your traveling destination

On forums or any official presentations you can inform yourself about destination you plan to visit. Instead of buying tickets every time, you will surely find free events and entertainment programs.

– Be sure to include travel insurance

For the personal safety it is almost mandatory to buy travel insurance, whether you are traveling in your own organization or with an agency. There is also almost free travel insurance for 1 euro per day. In this way you can be sure that you will be compensated in case of damage you may have on travel.

No matter how far you want to go, there are always ways to make some savings. The important thing is to be open for the idea that you can have a perfect adventure with a smaller budget.

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Five Facts about Birth Injury Malpractice

One of the most traumatic things a person can go through is worrying about the health, well-being, and safety of their newborn child. Unfortunately, negative things sometimes happen near the time of birth due to a doctor’s negligence. As you will find out below, it’s not uncommon for a newborn to suffer defects or injuries because a Doctor wasn’t careful enough. Here are a few facts about medical malpractice and birth injury that may shock you, but are interesting nonetheless and important for you to know should you be expecting.

  1. General Medical Malpractice is Not Rare
    According to the Washington Post, medical malpractice in America is now the third leading cause of death! A study published in the BMJ cited by the Post claimed that 251,000 lives are lost every year due to doctor irresponsibility. That number is rightfully terrifying, as we depend so much on medical professionals when life gives us bad hands. So you see, this isn’t necessarily a few and far between thing. It’s the third most pressing issue facing our society today.
  2. Injured Newborns aren’t Necessary an Anomaly
    As of 2015, 28,000 babies are born injured on a yearly basis. I don’t have to explain to anyone reading this how that is no small number. When you have both medical malpractice and birth injuries at such high rates in the United States, the two are going to intermingle. While the amount of birth injuries due to malpractice isn’t commonly talked about or reported, nobody disagrees that those cases happen pretty regularly.
  3. C-Sections Matter Here
    That’s right – caesarean sections, which are supposed to make giving birth easier, can actually have dire consequences should your doctor be negligent. In fact, the most birth injury malpractice cases happen because of C-sections! Primarily, this is due to failed attempts with forceps or vacuums. Skin lacerations are the most common injuries induced during C-sections, but cephalohematoma (injury to an infant’s skull bone) happens quite a bit as well.
  4. Cerebral Palsy is a Common Consequence of Malpractice in Newborns
    Among the most common birth injuries is Cerebral Palsy, which may surprise you. In fact, it’s actually a very common malpractice consequence. Infection and suppressed oxygen due to negligence are the two main causes of Cerebral Palsy in malpractice cases. While some causes are untraceable, we are unfortunately sure that, notably often, medical malpractice has resulted in cerebral palsy.
  5. Doctors May Not Admit to their Mistakes
    “Getting to the truth in a birth injury or malpractice case is very difficult; the medical providers will not be forthcoming” writes birthinjurymedicalmalpractice.com. Unfortunately this isn’t far from the truth. If your newborn is injured, most definitely you should look into it, as the doctor might not own up to his or her own actions.

In a world where dishonesty is prevalent even among medical professionals, it can be easy to get disheartened. But don’t despair – the majority of doctors are good and legitimately want to help you how they can! However, if you need a place to vent about your problems with doctors, go ahead and let it go in the replies below!

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Three Brand New Attractions to See in Dubai

Construction never stops in Dubai, with more and more attractions, hotels and other buildings popping up throughout the city on a regular basis, making it – arguably – one of the fastest growing cities in the world.

Additionally, Dubai is known for being one of the most cosmopolitan cities and one of the most popular destinations for travellers, due to most of its population being made up of expats and the amount of amazing attractions that call the city their home.

Planning on crossing Dubai off of your bucket list? Here are three amazing and brand-spanking new attractions you should add to your itinerary while you are visiting this incredible city:

Bollywood Parks™ Dubai

 

Bollywood Parks™ is the world’s first solely dedicated theme park for all things Bollywood, and is a family attraction in Dubai that allows visitors to experience action, adventure, romance, music, dance, flavour and emotion – all in the true Bollywood style and all in one place!

Made up of five exciting zones – Royal Plaza, Mumbai Chowk, Bollywood Boulevard, Rustic Ravine and Bollywood Film Studios Featuring Hall of Heroes – each inspired by Bollywood blockbusters, visitors can enjoy a day or two indulging in everything from live entertainment to stage performances and cinematic rides, each providing a unique experience that cannot be replicated anywhere else.

Mumbai has a variegated world when it comes to their film industry, and through Bollywood Parks™ Dubai visitors have the opportunity to learn about, experience and indulge in that world, learning about it and enjoying the entertainment produced in the city.

Dubai Opera

Dubai Opera is a multi-format performing arts theatre, the city’s first, and is the destination to find only the finest quality entertainment productions and performances. From ballet to plays, musicals to drama productions, there is a production to suit each and everyone’s taste.

Seating up to 2000-people, Dubai Opera aims to bring arts and music to life like never seen before in Dubai, and can be found in Downtown Dubai standing out as the “centre of culture and arts in Dubai and the shining pearl of The Opera District”.

IMG Worlds of Adventure

IMG Worlds of Adventure is the world’s largest indoor theme park and, of course, where else in the world would it be situated than in Dubai.

This mega themed entertainment destination promises visitors around the world an adventure through five exciting and action-packed zones – Marvel, Lost Valley, Cartoon Network, IMG Boulevard and Novo Cinemas – each of which stays true to their theme and includes a number of fantastical and imaginative rides.

Prepare to be taken on a whirlwind of adventure with some of your favourite characters on rollercoasters, through games, and even while you take a seat to dine at one of the many restaurants spread out throughout the park.

You will encounter superheroes, cartoon characters and the occasionally villain, but you are guaranteed to enjoy every moment you and your friends or family spend at this amazing theme park.

Whether you are in search of a cultural experience, the best of the best when it comes to entertainment, or a fast and furious fun day out, Dubai has it all! Make sure you visit one – or all – of the fabulous attractions on our list to make your Dubai holiday one you will remember for years to come.

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High in taste, low in calorie

Cakes are delicious and they have a lot of calories as well. That is why; many people avoid cakes so that they can avoid weight gains. But that makes one sad as being deprived from having cakes is not a very good idea. But how about cakes, which have low calories? Yes, in the case of cake delivery, one can always order low calorie cakes, which are not less yummy than the others.

One can even bake cakes which are low in calories. For that, one needs to keep in mind some basic things. The first thing that should be included in the baking process is apple sauce. This is a lovely substitute for sugar, and thus, it removes fat from the cake. Apple sauce is a good replacement when done in a one is to one ratio. But when the cake dough is prepared, one should remember to use a less amount of milk, water and other kind of liquids, which one wants to include in the recipe. One can also use less amount of oil or butter in the cake dough if they use apple sauce in it. One should replace white flour with something healthy to make the dough. Whole grain wheat flour will do a perfect replacement as it has a lot of fibre and is easily digestible.

If one wants to have low calorie cakes, then they certainly have to low down the toppings. Candy toppings and frosted sugars are a strict no when one is baking a low calorie cake. One can though use whipped coconut cream or curds instead of that. One can also use fresh fruit slices as toppings and rich dark chocolates, which are full of antioxidants.

Some low calorie cake recipes which one can bake at home

Carrot Cake: This cake needs grated carrots and does not need white flour, sugar and excess butter. One can add healthy dry fruits like almond and dates along with coconuts, walnuts, raisins and bananas. This is a perfect sugar free textured cake where one can use cream cheese frosting as toppings, and they are perfectly yummy in taste.

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German Chocolate Cake: This is a natural chocolate cake where dark chocolate liquor is used along with soy milk and coconut milk mixed with whole wheat flour.

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Banana Snack Cake: This is a perfect healthy combination with corn flour and whole wheat, which turns into a loaf cake. One can add ripe bananas and almond butter to make it soft and tasty.

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Flour less Chocolate Cake: As the name goes by, this cake is made without flour. But that does not mean that it is not tasty. It has a lot of baking chocolates, butter, eggs, cocoa powder, honey and coconut oil in it so that the cake turns out to be a very soft one.

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For birthday cake delivery, one can easily bake a low calorie cake or order the same if they wish not to put on so much calories and increase their body weight.

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Drive Thru Solutions For Quick Food Service

Why do a lot of people opt to go to drive-thru windows to order their food rather than go inside the restaurant and sit comfortably while eating? Most of the reasons why is because they are pressed for time and just wanted a bite to eat. Another would be reason is that a lot of customers wouldn’t want to get dressed or take  the kids to eat at restaurants. Whatever reason there may be, drive-thru service has become an essential part of our busy everyday life.

POS complete Drive Thru solutions has got all what it takes to make our lives easy. This one solution enables check printing via handheld POS devices and automates receipts in drive-thru self-service kiosks via the customer smartphones.

And so as you give your order –

“One cheese burger combo with mustard, no mayo, with tomato and fries and coke float for drink. One meal for kids with ketchup only, apple pie and a choco milk shake.”

Your order is taken accurately thereby increasing average check size. Customers can view their total order with an Accuview Confirmation Board. Upon seeing their correct order, customers drive away happy because this eliminates delay if there are fewer questions on the total.

Here are the drive thru solutions technology gifts –

Increased sales

This proves that visual confirmation really works. Quick orders increase product sales as you can tempt hungry drivers with breakfast, lunch and late night offers by automatically switching images and messages for each daypart. You can also increase the average check size by offering promotions and suggestions to up-sell and cross-sell related menu items.

Improved Service

With the Accuview Confirmation Board your drive thru sales will increase profitably by showing the total amount due at time of order as this will discourage overcharges and employee theft. This will also ensure correct payment, avoids lost revenue and reduces labor costs. Its most important feature is enabling the managers to send out reports of the best and worst performing store company-wide or across all store locations to help motivate continued good performance.                                                                     

Satisfied Customers

Keep lines moving with drive thru solutions. You can help customers make fast decisions with deliciously appealing images of food items. Images help a lot. As soon as customers see those mouth watering meals, it will send signals to their brain and stomach and help them decide which one to order thereby making it easy for the staff to enter the exact and correct items. When people are informed of the total amount of their order, they can prepare for payment in advance and be on their way.

Drive-throughs somehow innovate how quick food service operates and customers order food. Some restaurants though never thought of considering the benefits of adding a drive-through window in their store because of cost and complicated menus. Adding a drive-through would mean additional capital in their operations cost and the usual impression that windows are only for fast foods and the need to change  menus on daily specials often. This would also mean adding staff to run it. However, after seeing the profit that it entails, restaurateurs are gradually joining in the bandwagon.

 

Author Bio: Susan Orlain is a Virtual Office Manager at Touchpoint Hospitality Ltd where she manages a team who creates video tutorials in addition to overseeing websites content, social media, and marketing.

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Prescription Drug Overdoses: A Serious Concern

Drug addiction is not the sort of subject that many people want to talk about. But even so, currently the United States is seeing some of its highest levels of drug addiction than at any other time. Approximately 6.5 million Americans aged 12 and older abuse prescription drugs and need treatment for the problem.

Unintentional but Lethal

Prescription drug overdoses have surpassed overdoses from illegal drugs like heroin or methamphetamines. It has nearly reached the status of a national epidemic. As in the previous year’s findings, opioid drugs including OxyContin and Vicodin contributed to 75 percent of medication overdose deaths.

OxyContin is a widely prescribed drug for pain relief. It operates on a time-release delivery of medication so the effects can be felt throughout the day. Vicodin is also used to relieve moderate to severe pain.

Many that end up abusing prescription drugs don’t think that they can be a problem because they come from doctors and pharmacies. The truth is, opioids are in the same class of drugs as heroin.  Many prescription narcotics are respiratory depressants. When taken in combination with other depressants like alcohol the results can be deadly.

Drugs prescribed for mental health conditions were also involved in a large number of drug overdoses. Benzodiazepines, or anti anxiety drugs, were involved in nearly 30 percent of these deaths, while antidepressants and antipsychotics made up the majority of the other drug overdoses related to mental health prescription medication.

Who’s at Risk

Those who are most likely to develop a prescription drug habit include older adults, women, and those with failing health. Also included in those at risk are people that drink alcohol daily.  The National Institute on Drug Abuse found the following correlations regarding drug abuse:

  • Those most likely to abuse narcotic painkillers such as codeine and morphine included women, single adults, and those over 35 years of age.
  • Those most likely to abuse tranquilizers like valium included women and white individuals as well as those in poor or moderate health.
  • Those most likely to abuse barbiturates like Quaaludes included people in poor health and those making less than $40,000 a year.

How to Spot Abuse

To stop the abuse of prescription medication requires one to recognize the symptoms or help the abuser recognize that they need help. Look for behavior changes that might include mood swings, altered sleep patterns, bizarre behavior, or anything out of the ordinary.  This is a serious condition that if left unchecked could lead to more serious drug problems, or as the statistics show, a deadly overdose.

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How to Introduce Senior Citizens to Metal Detecting

If you’ve got seniors in your life it’s important to be sure they’re getting enough exercise, time out in their community, and experiences in the great outdoors.  One activity that can meet all of these needs and more is Metal Detecting.  

We hear from a wide variety of people how much fun senior citizens have metal detecting once they start but, often, actually introducing them to the hobby is somewhat difficult.  Here are a few tips to help you show the seniors you know what metal detecting is all about and convince them it can be an exciting new hobby for them too.

Go Metal Detecting Together the First Time

The easiest way to introduce anyone to metal detecting regardless of their age is to take them out treasure hunting with you.  An initial outing together is even more important for seniors though because they’ll often assume metal detecting isn’t for them saying it’s “too complicated”.  If you both head out together though you can show them first hand that metal detecting is actually really easy once you take a minute to learn a bit about the machine.

Don’t let the fact that you don’t have a metal detector yourself discourage you from introducing a senior to metal detecting.  You may be able to find one for rent, or, use introducing them to metal detecting as a great opportunity to enjoy a new hobby yourself; especially one you can share with your mother, father, pappy, nanna, or other loved one.  

Find Spots That Are Easy to Walk Around

Whether it’s your introductory outing or you’re helping someone find some places to go metal detecting on their own, when you’re metal detecting with seniors it’s important to select locations that will not only be good for metal detecting, but, will also be easy to get around.  Some ideas include

  • The Park
  • The Beach
  • Old Farm Fields
  • Town Fair Grounds

These are all flat areas that are open and that don’t generally have debris or other types of hazards that may cause someone to fall.  You can consider other locations too just be sure they’re easy to navigate as seniors will have much more fun metal detecting with more solid terrain underfoot.  

Help Your Friend or Family Member Purchase a New Metal Detector

After you take your grandmother, grandfather, or other senior citizen in your life out metal detecting and you see they’re interested, help them purchase their first machine.  One of the best places to find metal detectors is online, but senior citizens may not be that well versed in online shopping.  

Not only that though, you can be sure that they don’t purchase a machine that’s too complicated for them or that doesn’t have the features required to be successful wherever they’ll be going metal detecting the most.  However, if you’re there to help you can ensure they get the best metal detector for the best price possible.

Ready to introduce a friend or family member to metal detecting?  Be sure to do your research read articles to learn about the best metal detectors for seniors and retirees.  This way you can help the seniors you know stay healthy, connected, and happy – and maybe even introduce them to a new hobby in the process!