Technology

Those of us grew up during the early days of television probably remember Robby The Robot or the robot B-9 from “Lost in Space” – large, clunky machines that possessed some primitive human characteristics. But today’s robots, particularly those that mimic animals, are sophisticated machines with qualities and responses that…

Dating as an older person can be like navigating rough waters at sea. You may want to, but not be ready to take the plunge – or even know how to swim! Well, you’re not alone. According to a recent AARP survey, most single GenXers, Boomers, and grandparents are open…

While loss may be an inevitable fact of life, none of us easily gets over the trauma of losing a loved one. The outrage, the grief, the sadness all take a toll on our physical and mental health, to the point where our own health and even mortality may be…

It may be a new year, but for many, the same old problem exists: how to deal with sleep troubles. As we get older, we may get less sleep- not because we need less sleep but rather due to a myriad of problems associated with aging that cause disrupted sleep….

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…

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…