Doctors and nutritionists tell us healthy eating is an important part of staying independent and engaged in our lives. But is healthy eating for older adults different than healthy eating in general? It turns out that yes, as we age our nutritional needs change, too. According to The National Council on Aging’s Healthy Eating Tips…
My daughter gave me my first Magic Bullet blender about 12 years ago. At first I wondered what I was going to do with it. But it didn’t take long for me to realize that it has the perfect name. The time and effort I save with uses for the Magic Bullet seems magical. I…
One of my favorite small appliances stopped working last week after decades of service. My faithful Presto Salad Shooter had shredded its last carrot. I felt as if I had lost an old friend. I couldn’t imagine preparing summer salads or winter soups without my faithful shredder/slicer, nor the mountains of shredded cheese for pizzas…
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…