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.
Pineapple Corer Tools – Help for Aging Hands? (With Video)
A Pineapple Corer tool peels, slices, and cores pineapples with minimal use of a knife. We love fresh pineapple, but don’t love using large, sharp knives any more. Could a pineapple corer work better than a knife for older hands?
FitDesk: A Gentle Way to Keep Moving as We Age
When I began hearing the talk about the bad effects that prolonged sitting has on our health, I looked for ideas to decrease the time I spend sitting every day. I finally settled on the FitDesk.
Mini Exercise Bike for Upper Body, Too
I used an arm peddler at the gym years ago and remember thinking it was harder than it looked. I remember getting a pretty good arm workout on it. So when I came across under-desk peddlers while looking for exercises I could do to tone my upper arms, I took a second look.
Healthy Eating, Made Manageable
There’s no shortage of expert guidance about what older adults should eat. I’ve read it, bookmarked it, and nodded along. But knowing what’s recommended and actually preparing food day after day aren’t the same thing. As I’ve gotten older, the challenge hasn’t been understanding what’s considered “good” food. It’s been the effort required to turn…
Uses for Magic Bullet Include Easy Meal Prep
My daughter gave me my first Magic Bullet more than a decade ago. At the time, I wasn’t sure what I would use it for. It seemed too small to matter much, especially alongside bigger kitchen appliances I relied on. It didn’t take long to change my mind. The Magic Bullet isn’t a workhorse like…