One of the joys I get from putting out this newsletter every Wednesday is knowing that I’m helping people my age—and perhaps a bit older—enhance their technology skills or revisit technology from the past. Lately, we’ve been getting a lot of positive feedback.
Just last night, I received a call from one of our older members who wanted to explore AI but didn’t want to sit through one of our long seminars that cover everything, especially the business-related aspects.
That got me thinking, and here’s my solution:
I’ve attended at least 13 AI classes taught by Tony Rockliff, and the most important thing I’ve learned is how to create an effective prompt. A prompt is what you type into AI to get it to do things for you.
Keeping It Simple
There are many different AIs available for various purposes, but to keep things easy, I only use ChatGPT—and that’s what I recommend for you. Below is a list of simple AI prompts designed specifically for older adults to assist them in daily life. You can use them as they are or customize them to fit your needs.
Did you know that as ChatGPT gets to know you and your preferences, it becomes even more helpful and easier to use?
13 Simple AI Prompts for Daily Life
- “Give me a quick summary of today’s news.”
- “What are some easy exercises I can do at home?”
- “Suggest a healthy meal for dinner with simple ingredients.”
- “Remind me to take my medication at [time].”
- “Tell me a funny joke to brighten my day.”
- “What’s the weather like today in [city]?”
- “Help me write a message to my grandchild for their birthday.”
- “Recommend a good book or movie for me.”
- “How do I use my smartphone to make a video call?”
- “Give me a simple explanation of [topic].”
- “Play relaxing music for me.”
- “Help me plan a budget-friendly trip to [destination].”
- “Remind me how to cook [favorite dish].”
Feel free to adjust these prompts to suit your needs. This is just a starting point. You might have a specific question about your garbage disposal—just take a quick look under the sink, note the brand and model number, and ask AI for information.
AI: Surprisingly Helpful and Fun
The more you use AI, the easier and more useful it becomes in daily life. Just last night, I used it to figure out how to change the string in my weed-whacker. I simply entered the brand and model number and asked, “Give me an easy guide to replacing the string.” Boom! Out came a simple step-by-step guide that made the task quick and effortless.
AI isn’t just helpful—it’s also kind of fun!