September is a month where we look at suicide prevention and awareness. September 10th was World Suicide Prevention Day and September 17th is National Physician Suicide Awareness Day. It’s a sad reality, It needs to be talked about. Physicians are humans; we have families, we have friends, we have so much love and passion for […]
Security and privacy were mentioned earlier can you explain Privacy and Security with Alexa so that a non-tech-savvy senior could understand how these devices work to ensure seniors’ privacy and security when using a virtual assistant. Certainly! Security and privacy are important considerations when using any internet-connected device, including virtual assistants like Alexa. Here are […]
When our thoughts wander to caregiving for seniors, the spotlight often falls on the elderly individuals who require assistance, be it physical, emotional, or medical. But what about the caregivers themselves? These unsung heroes of senior care carry the enormous responsibility of another person’s well-being on their shoulders. Ironically, in fulfilling this role, their own […]
We just got home from a road trip — three weeks from Philadelphia to Madison, WI, then back through Canada and upstate New York to a family gathering near Boston. We drove 2,500 miles in all. Oh … my aching back! Aside from the reminder about my arthritic back and knees, […]
Photo by Getty Images on Unsplash I have not been a big fan of retirement communities. All things being equal, my wife and I would prefer to spend our final years in the comfort of our own home, thank you. But all things are not always equal. There may come a day when living in […]
For some reason, there was a lot of orange in the daily looks this week. While most people’s idea of a capsule wardrobe put together for vacation includes mostly neutrals, I must have subconsciously chosen orange. Saturday Skirt: no label-DIYed from dress~~Cami: ~~Sandals: Ros “Nella” Today we would spend a lot of time in the […]
Here are some tips and tricks for getting the most out of Alexa and companion devices: 1. Explore new skills: Alexa has a vast library of skills that can be added to the device. These skills range from daily news briefings to meditation exercises. By trying out new skills, seniors […]
In today’s fast-paced world, the values and priorities of different generations often diverge significantly. One noticeable difference lies in the contrasting preferences of senior citizens, who tend to cherish possessions and collections, and younger generations like Millennials and Generation Z, who prioritize experiences over ownership. Let’s explore the underlying reasons why senior citizens find it […]
Recently, a publication targeted toward financial advisors published an article wondering if advisor fees based on assets under management (AUM) would soon be extinct. In just two sentences, this quote halfway through the article sums up precisely why the AUM model has survived for this long: “It’s so popular because it’s easy, and advisors don’t […]
Hiking is great for us. We get our exercise, we are out in nature, our eyes get to visualize the vast landscape. Our heart and muscles come alive and are pushed to limits. But this begs the question of why not pick a shorter hike or something with less elevation? Isn’t it possible to get […]
