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.
Ring Fit Adventure – Nintendo’s Exercise Game Offers Fitness Fun with Help from Assist Modes
As long time Wii Fit users, we’ve been waiting for Nintendo to create a Switch Fit for us. Well they finally have, and it’s called Ring Fit Adventure.
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 for Older Adults Easier with Meal Planning and Kitchen Gadgets
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?