We’ve been in a seemingly endless summer weather pattern here so I was surprised that the first day of Autumn had arrived. That means it’s time to start planning for just the right holiday gifts for the special seniors in our lives. Seniors usually don’t want expensive gifts, but they do appreciate being thought of…
What is the Cuisinart Citrus Juicer? The Cuisinart Citrus Juicer is a small kitchen appliance whose sole purpose is to juice citrus fruits: Grapefruits Oranges Lemons Limes Citrus Juicer: Help for Aging Hands I had no idea how easy juicing citrus fruit could be until my daughter sent me my Cuisinart Citrus Juicer. I used…
At a recent doctor’s appointment, the nurse noted that my blood pressure was lower than it should have been. As a result, the doctor recommended that I start blood pressure monitoring at home. So I purchased the Omron 5 Series Blood Pressure Monitor (view on Amazon), which measures blood pressure and heart rate (pulse). My…
Do you watch TV with someone who likes the volume turned all the way up? Are you wondering if there is a device to hear the TV better? TV’s with built-in Bluetooth let you hear the TV audio through wireless headphones or a wireless speaker that you can keep close to you. Keeping the speaker…
Some of the best companions for us older adults are our pets. For us, nothing says “home” like one of our furry buddies curled up on the bed next to us as we read or watch TV. But an unexpected “accident” can instantly shatter our warm snuggles. Is There a Protective Bed Cover for Pets?…
Is Vitamix worth it? Yes! Last year my Vita-Mix Total Nutrition Center Super 5000 outlived its 7-year warranty for the third time. After more than two decades, my Vita-Mix blender continues to mix, blend, chop, puree, and grind like a champ. For me, the Vitamix is worth it because of its durability, performance, and longevity….
How old is too old to drive safely? Have you ever driven up behind a slow, elderly driver and vowed to quit driving before you reach that age? I have, and now I am that age. I thought my mid 70’s would be when I’d give up driving. But that time came and went and…
Are you afraid of falling? With falls being the leading cause of injury to senior citizens, it is more important than ever to address fall prevention in older adults. A dear friend fell in her home and broke her hip recently, just before her 101st birthday. She lived through surgery to repair the fracture, but the…
Senior phone scams are on the rise. Most of us know we shouldn’t give out personal information like Social Security or Medicare numbers to people who call us, no matter how official they might try to sound. We’ve heard the spiel enough times to feel confident we wouldn’t let ourselves get taken by phone scammers….
What is a Reacher Grabber? Reacher grabbers, also known as hand grip pick up tools, work as an extension of your arm so you can more easily reach needed items up on a shelf or down on the floor. Grabbers come in various lengths and have different features, such as a magnet for picking up…