I was ready to hit the road home. The rains had stopped, and it looked like smooth sailing across New Hampshire and Maine. Until…I punched in my destination on my Maps app. Four out of five possible routes had flood warnings. Deciding not to chance being turned back half way home, I took the one […]
Seniors Tackling Tech Changes Like Champs! The click of a button, the scroll of a mouse, and the sound of an alert weren’t frequent in the past. However, these are now the beat of our digital lives. While the younger generation may be quick to adapt, our senior citizens, those 55 and older, frequently find […]
In this episode of TheHIPSenior Podcast, we welcome Kay Coghlan, owner and founder of Facilitator on Fire, and host of the podcast “From One Caregiver to Another.” A passionate advocate for family caregivers, Kay aims to help those with caregiving responsibilities maintain their own identities and find the right balance between work and caregiving. Kay’s […]
Sometimes my devices do the most bizarre things; it’s almost as if they have a mind of their own. Is artificial intelligence at work or simply an unintended tap or click? Who knows? But, invariably I learn something new. Here are several recent conundrums that vexed me and made me chuckle out loud. My pooch […]
Unleash the Joy of Reading with These Top Picks on Amazon We know that reading is a passion for many of you, and there’s nothing like cozying up with a good book. But, have you considered diving into the world of e-book readers? These handy devices make it easier to carry around and read multiple […]
A Guide for Senior Citizens to Stay Informed and Avoid Scams Tax season is upon us, and it’s essential for everyone, especially senior citizens, to be aware of tax fraud and how to avoid becoming a victim. Tax fraud is a serious issue that can cause significant financial harm, so it’s crucial to stay informed […]
I am always discovering new features on my iPhone, iPad, and Mac computer. Sometimes it’s because I’ve been asked a question or there is a new option with a system update or I just don’t know how to do a particular process. This week was a banner one because I learned something new about each […]
Beth and Cheryl Talk About Staying Active, Social Media Savvy, and Embracing Life as We Age In this engaging episode of TheHIPSenior Podcast, host Marianne Bailey sits down with Beth and Cheryl of Dababyboomers, two dynamic seniors who have been friends for decades. The pair reminisce about their first meeting as 23-year-old dancers, finding an […]
Caring for TikTok Famous Mom Betty Pettit with Alzheimer’s Disease Click here to listen to this podcast: Josh Pettit’s family has a heartwarming story of lifelong love and companionship. Bob and Betty, high school sweethearts from the Buffalo, New York area, met as fifth-graders and began dating in 1955. Betty became a devoted stay-at-home mom […]
My iPhone goes black in the middle of a call! I’m tired of phone calls from marketers! It is so difficult to read the websites on my iPhone! How do we solve these three very irritating problems on our iPhones!?! Fortunately a trip to Settings will quickly resolve these issues. Question: My iPhone […]
