Technology

As we previously posted about the idea of “aging in place,” a majority of older adults seem ready and willing to live out their days in the communities in which they have lived rather than move out of the area or enter a long-term care community. Real estate data seems…

No one wants to think of themselves as vulnerable to being scammed or swindled, but the reality is, if you’re an older adult, you likely have a target on your back. We’ve already published many posts on scams and frauds perpetrated against those aged 60 and beyond, but despite the…

We all know that as a society, our population is getting older and living longer than previous generations. And while that’s a wonderful trend if you are able to get more years of good health and quality living, the flipside of that is many of us will face, either for…

Back in August, we heralded their arrival: that’s when the FDA granted final approval for the sale of over-the-counter hearing aids. With the promise of a competitive market, leading to more hearing aid options at reduced prices, it’s been anticipated that access to over-the-counter hearing aids will allow millions of…

With the Fall season now in full swing, and many of us back out and about exploring our cultural passions, it’s exciting to consider the theater and dance performances, music events, and art exhibitions that await us. In fact, there’s new research that underscores the value of access to such…

It’s been a long time in the works, but the reality of over-the-counter, non-prescription hearing aids is finally about to materialize. Having granted final approval to these new devices, the FDA has now opened the door to an entirely new market of hearing aids that will be accessible, available, and…