Cycle Stories: These Older Cyclists Are Pushing Pedals And Boundaries
January 30, 2019
Your bike may be in storage right now but here’s some motivation to pump up those tires and get moving. Biking is one of the best ways to stay healthy and active as you age. If you need some inspiration, watch 82-year-old Alf Peters and 70-year-old Kittie Weston-Knauer take command…
Tech Takeaways: The Latest News From The 2019 Consumer Electronics Show
January 23, 2019
Unless you’re a tech fanatic, you may not realize that some of the most promising tech innovations to help us age well and “in place” were introduced last week at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). And while many of the offerings are not yet ready for public consumption, it’s certainly…
Click Here: Recommended Tech Ideas And Apps For 2019
January 2, 2019
Maybe you received a new smartphone or tablet as a holiday gift? Or you bought one for your older parents? Do you or they understand how to use it and what “apps” to download onto the device? As a starter, you can always revert to some old-fashioned hardcopy books, such…
Pain-Free: The Increasing Use of Marijuana For Pain And Symptom Relief
December 12, 2018
You may not think of yourself as someone who would smoke marijuana, but if you experience the pains and aches of injury or aging, you may want to reconsider your position- or re-acquaint yourself with today’s forms of cannabis. It turns out, from edibles to “spreadables”, cannabis is no longer…
Gifts And Gadgets: Giving The Gift Of Helpful Tech Gadgets
November 28, 2018
Yes, it’s that time of year again, when you think about gift giving (and gift receiving!). If you’re like much of the country these days, you’re probably thinking about tech gadgets for your loved ones, and maybe picking up something for yourself in the process. Are you thinking pleasure or…
Hear, Hear! First Time FDA Approval For Non-Prescription Hearing Aids
October 10, 2018
Chances are you, or someone you know, has gone to an audiologist because of hearing problems and walked away with the suggestion for hearing aids costing thousands of dollars. And while you’re motivated to hear better, that’s a big expense, especially as it’s not covered by Medicare, and many private…