The new year brings with it the opportunity to start anew. And never did we all need that more than with the end of 2020! Even as uncertainty over Covid continues to loom, we can move forward towards goals of improving our health and happiness. But, as anyone who’s...
Continued from our November 2020 BlogLogin InformationUsernames – Today, most major retailers use your email address as your username. This is because all email addresses are unique; no one can have the exact same one. However if you do have to create a...
Covid-19 (known as “the coronavirus”) has changed the way we do everything. More restaurants are delivering food than ever before. ‘Going to church’ often involves turning on the television or the computer instead of driving down the street. And online shopping has...
For many people, the ability to drive one’s self is vital to independence. Without it, a seemingly simple trip to the pharmacy can become a chore requiring significant planning, as one suddenly finds themselves reliant on friends, relatives, and public transportation....
“Aging in place” is a common term today that describes our desire to live independently in our own homes for as long as we can. Unfortunately as we grow older, health challenges and disabilities create obstacles we must overcome. One that many seniors face is...
Isolation is one of the hidden afflictions senior citizens all across our country deal with every day. Losing the ability to drive, changes in neighborhood dynamics, divorce, death of a spouse or friends, and living long distances from family are just a few of the...
Summer is officially here! The days are longer, the grass is green, and the temperature is rising. All of us, but especially those of us with chronic health concerns, have to take the necessary precautions to stay safe during the long hot days of summer. Here are...
Regardless of our age or physical condition, as long as we are living, everyone’s body must be able to handle the expulsion of waste. For some the physical demands of waste management (movement to and sitting on a toilet, wiping, washing hands) are challenging...
“To each their own” — a widely used phrase often used to placate an argument or justify a highly contested choice, can most certainly be used in the ‘Age in Place vs. Assisted Living Facilities’ debate. Most have strong feelings about how they want to...
The stereotypes and parody skits abound, Technology vs. Older Adults = BAD NEWS! Grandma working her cell phone, grandpa barking at the ‘Smart’ TV… It makes for great entertainment to buy into these sometimes hurtful stereotypes, but when you take a closer look,...
