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    Taking Care: Artificial Intelligence And Robots In The Caregiving Arena

    As in almost all aspects of our lives, artificial intelligence (AI) is seeping into the health care arena, including long term care for older people, either at home or in facilities. In hospitals, you’re beginning to see robots deliver pills or lunch trays and transport specimens to labs. And of…

    Heads Up: Avoiding Bad Hair Days In Your Later Years

    There’s no doubt that for many of us, our hair is a barometer of our mood. When we’re happy with the way our hair looks, our sense of self-confidence is stronger- but the moment that “bad hair day” hits, we may feel insecure and sink into a bad mood. There…

    Been There, Done That: Eight Decades And Counting By Alice Herb: Good Looks Count

    Good Looks Count   I still believe what I always smugly proclaimed: Brains last longer than good looks. Competency and good judgment can help you accomplish what you want. Brains usually do last longer than looks but when you’re young, that may not be such an advantage. Just like everyone…

    Smell Test: The Implications Of Loss Of Smell As You Age

    It’s not uncommon for your sense of smell to diminish as you get older, and there are lots of possible reasons, not all of which are cause for alarm. But we have known for a while that loss of smell could be a warning sign of the onset of Alzheimer’s,…

    Just Dive In: Dating As An Older Person

    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…

    High Times: Have You Tried CBD Products Or Medical Marijuana?

    Are you finding yourself dazed and confused about your options for trying medical marijuana or CBD (which is a compound found in cannabis, a plant species that includes marijuana and hemp)? In recent years, with the explosion of states legalizing medical marijuana and several states (and even countries like Canada)…