The Old Geek Guy

The Old Geek Guy Goes Walking The older we get the more we need to be as physically flexible as posible.  One way I do it is walking almost every morning.  I usually walk 1 to 2 miles at about 20 minutes per mile.  it's really helps me to keep my legs strong and it makes me feel good just to accomplish the walks. But, what does technology have to do with exercise.  It's said that if two people exercise together it's easier to continue with the regimen, one encouraging the other.  But, with the pandemia that has been very difficult.  So having something that encourages me to continue is very helpful.  That's where my Apple Watch and iPhone come in.  I use the watch to track my walk each day and the watch automatically transfer the data to my iPhone so I can see my progress, not jus for a few days but, ever since I purchased my iPhone and watch.   I don't advocate buying just the Apple products.  That goes for watches phones tablets or com...

This is my first post for The Old Geek Guy. The reason for this site is to offer step by step instructions to supplement my YouTube channel.  For many this may seem too simple but the audience I'm trying to reach are those that are older, and have physical limitations. I myself have certain limitations including Macular Degeneration (MD), Drop Foot, hearing problems that make me use hearing aids and other typical old people problems. In my first YouTube presentation I'm mention some of these points.  But here I would like to expand somewhat on a couple of them.  The most bothersome is my MD.  MD is a condition that older people get rather than younger.  However, some younger people do suffer as well. MD affects the central vision of the retina.  In severe cases it cause total blur and blockout of central focus.  This makes it impossible to drive, read and even navigate walking.   But, technology has advanced tremendously for pe...