While virtual assistants like Alexa can provide general health information and guidance, they should not be used as a substitute for medical advice from a licensed healthcare professional. It’s important for seniors to consult with their doctor or healthcare provider before making any decisions related to their health. That being said, virtual assistants like Alexa […]
With climate change creating more storms and natural disasters, insurance companies are facing unprecedented claims. They’re reacting with raising prices and refusing to offer coverage in some areas of high storm activities. Policyholders are entitled to receive their claims payments under the terms of their insurance policies, and insurers shouldn’t delay or mistreat consumers. Many […]
When dying a gradual death, there are a variety of dynamics and patterns, as well as the individual’s personality that makes each death unique. Yet as unique as each death is, there are also commonalities. In the months before death from disease, and often years before death from old age, parts of our personality begin to […]
Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Do You Bring Negotiations to Successful Conclusions? We have all experienced heated ups and downs concerning conversations for business and personal reasons. Avoiding anger is essential for finding a solution to which all parties willingly agree. Accordingly, we need to reflect on whether our […]
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Kindness vs Empathy: Understanding the Differences Do you find it challenging to distinguish between kindness and empathy? While both are positive traits, they are not interchangeable. Kindness is about being friendly, generous, and considerate towards others. On the contrary, empathy refers to the capacity to comprehend and experience the emotions of another individual. While kindness […]
This is the first of an article series on senior moments abstracted from my book, Preventing Senior Moments: How to Stay Sharp Into Your Nineties and Beyond. Everyone has said or done something they immediately regretted, like forgetting the name of a granddaughter, misusing a common word, making a bizarre connection between events, or forgetting […]
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My special podcast guest has taken her hard-earned knowledge and wisdom in integrating business and life to help you with a short-cut to your even greater success. Lori Saitz is the founder and CEO of Zen Rabbit and host of the podcast “Fine is a 4-Letter Word.” An award-winning author and speaker, Lori is on… […]
When I am travelling, I use Google Maps to help find my way. Virtual assistants can also be used for navigation and directions. While Alexa doesn’t have a built-in map feature like Google Maps, it can be used with third-party navigation apps like Waze, Google Maps, and Apple Maps. Here are some ways seniors can […]
