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.
10+ Holiday Gift Ideas for Seniors
It’s time to start planning for just the right holiday gifts for the special seniors in our lives.
Cuisinart Citrus Juicer Provides Relief for Aging Hands
The Cuisinart Citrus Juicer is a small kitchen appliance whose sole purpose is to juice citrus fruits: Grapefruits, Oranges, Lemons, and Limes.
Blood Pressure Monitoring at Home with the Omron 5 Series Monitor
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.
Hear TV Better Without Disturbing Others [For Two!]
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?
Protective Bed Cover for Pets
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.
Vitamix Blender Still Healthy After All These Years [Yes, it is worth it]
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.
Too Old To Drive?
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.
Fall Prevention In Older Adults
Are you afraid of falling? With falls being the leading cause of injury to senior citizens, it is more important than ever to address fall prevention in older adults.
Senior Phone Scam, Caller ID Spoofing
Senior phone scams are on the rise. Most of us know we shouldn’t give out personal information like Social Security or Medicare numbers to people who call us, no matter how official they might try to sound. We’ve heard the spiel enough times to feel confident we wouldn’t let ourselves get taken by phone scammers….