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July 7, 2025

Empowering Aging with Tech

Category: Technology and Safety

Author: Alsha Murphy, Resident Services Director

Older Adults and Technology: Changing the Narrative

When people think about older adults and technology, outdated stereotypes often come to mind—like resistance or difficulty understanding it. However, today’s reality is different. Many aging adults are not only using technology but actively seeking tools that make life easier, more connected, and engaging.

The use of technology among older adults continues to rise. According to a 2024 national AARP survey, 66 percent of respondents said technology enriches their lives by helping them manage daily tasks and create meaningful connections. From video chats with family to health tracking apps, seniors are becoming increasingly fluent in the digital language of convenience—and they expect their living environment to reflect that.

A Simple, Powerful Tool: The Arrow App

At Vitalia Solon, staying connected goes beyond offering Wi-Fi. It means delivering user-friendly, meaningful tools that enhance daily living. The Arrow App is a shining example. With just a few taps, residents can view daily menus, event calendars, wellness updates, and community news, as well as communicate directly with staff.

The app has significantly improved how we share program details, activities, and updates. It’s become the go-to tool for ensuring everyone stays informed and involved in real-time.

A group of senior residents attentively follows a technology training presentation displayed on a large screen, many using their phones to participate.
Senior residents sit in a row, each engaged with their smartphones during a technology learning session in a comfortable community room.

Keeping Residents Engaged and Informed

Residents especially value features like the program schedule and announcements. These tools help them stay organized and make it easier to plan their day around events, classes, or community updates. Whether it’s a new event, a schedule change, or an important notice, the Arrow App keeps vital information accessible and up-to-date.

Preparing for a Digitally Connected Future

Looking ahead, the Arrow App is positioning our community for long-term success. As future generations transition into senior living, they will bring even higher expectations for digital integration. By building these systems now, we’re creating an experience rooted in convenience, innovation, and forward-thinking solutions.

The Arrow App is more than a tool—it’s a commitment. A commitment to better communication, stronger engagement, and an improved living experience. With technology as a partner, the future of senior living is not just bright—it’s connected.

VITALIA® Solon in Solon, OH offers senior apartments, assisted living, and memory care with a variety of services and a range of floor plan options. Amenities include The Lake Effect Restaurant, a 24-hour bistro, concierge service, housekeeping, events and entertainment, personal care, transportation services, and more. Conveniently located just southwest of Hwy 77 and 480 just moments from Ahuja medical with convenient access to major shopping centers and attractions, including Signature of Solon, Uptown Solon, Cleveland Metro Parks, Rollhouse Solon, and Chagrin Falls Shopping District.

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