Practical resources, tools, and adaptations that support everyday activities, comfort, and independence.
Some of the best companions for older adults are our pets. For us, nothing says “home” like a furry buddy curled up on the bed while we read or watch TV. But even with the closest companions, small accidents can happen—and having a simple solution in place makes those moments easier to manage. We found…
I’ve had my Vita-Mix Total Nutrition Center Super 5000 for more than two decades. It has outlived its seven-year warranty three times, yet it still blends, chops, and purees as reliably as the day I first brought it home. For me, the Vitamix isn’t just a kitchen appliance — it’s a companion that quietly shapes…
It’s one of those small tools that quietly changes daily life. A reacher grabber—sometimes called a hand grip pick up tool—extends your arm so you can reach things on a high shelf or down on the floor without bending or stretching. Some have magnets for coins or small metal objects, some rotate, some are extra…
Learning about my ancestors has been such a wonderful journey into the past. And I can reach into the future for those long gone and let their grandchildren and great grandchildren know about them.
Over a decade ago, I discovered Qi Gong DVDs as a gentle way to keep moving. I wasn’t looking for a fix or a cure — just something that fit into my days and felt doable. What Qi Gong Is Qi Gong (pronounced “Chee Gung”) is an ancient practice of slow, deliberate movements paired with…
Vive Textured Compression Gloves, also known as Vive Arthritis Gloves with Grips, are open-finger gloves that provide compression and support to relieve some of the pain associated with painful arthritic hands.
When I was a kid, a hand-pushed carpet sweeper was a welcome replacement for dragging our rugs outside and smacking them with a rug beater. Now I have this little robot vacuum, the Ecovacs Deebot N79S, that does the work for me.