The older I get, the more practical I am. So here are 5 inexpensive gift ideas for older adults that might help make everyday life a little easier.
Swing A Way Jar Opener Helps Open Pickle Jars
The Swing A Way Jar Opener is not the only tool in my jar opening tool box, but it’s the one tool I have that answers the question of how to open a pickle jar.
ComfiLife Cushion for Chairs Makes Sitting More Comfortable
The older I get, the more sitting I seem to do. And my old chairs could use an upgrade because their stuffing has been flat for a while. How to make chairs more comfortable for us? We don’t get out as much as we used to, especially to go chair shopping. So I looked online…
Easy to Fasten Fitbit Bands: No Fiddly Buckle!
With hand and finger pain even simple tasks can cause frustration. Fastening watch bands is a case in point. When I received a Fitbit Charge 3 I thought I would have to struggle with traditional watch band buckles. But not so! It turns out there are easy to fasten Fitbit bands available. I found these lightweight…
Gifts to Make Life Easier as We Age
We are always on the lookout for gadgets to make life easier. As we have gotten older, we have also found new uses for some older gadgets. Surprisingly, almost all of these gadgets were gifts from the kids.
How to Mince Garlic and Ginger (The Easy Way)
Mincing ginger and garlic has become difficult for my aging hands. I used to think nothing of grabbing my knife to chop these flavorful powerhouses. But my painful hands have me rethinking how to mince ginger and garlic.
Gooseneck Desk Light Brightens Tasks
Need more light to see? As I get older I seem to need more light to see than I used to. And I’ve tried out several budget-friendly solutions for adding light. Finally I found a clip-on desk light in a gooseneck style that provides plenty of light and easily bends to my will.
Updated Coffee Tables for Today’s TV Rooms
Are coffee tables out of style? With all the talk of downsizing, decluttering, and minimizing, the trend seems clear.
Multi Opener Helps Hands Open Jars, Cans, Bottles and Bags
Opening jars and bottles really puts stress on my weak hands. So when I noticed a multi opener bundle on Amazon, I grabbed it. The Multi Opener set includes a 6-in-1 Multi Opener, a 5-in-1 Multi Opener, and a 4-in-1 Jar Opener.
How to Prepare for Old Age: Start Early
The other night our visiting kids asked us how to prepare for old age. I thought about our younger generation for some answers.