Movie time has long been a family tradition for many, with multiple generations sharing big screen laughs, tears, fright and adventure. Movies and the theater experience have changed over the years, but family time at the movies endures. Since the advent of sound in film, though, those who are deaf and hard of hearing have … Read more
Technology – really what it can mean to our lives – is amazing. There are things happening in the field of healthcare every day using technology to make our lives and health better. Yet another highly anticipated technological wave of the future is poised to make a difference in how our doctors diagnose and treat … Read more
Someone dies from melanoma (skin cancer) in the U.S. each hour! Don’t let someone you love (or yourself) be part of that statistic. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S., with more than two million people diagnosed annually. In fact, there are more new cases of skin cancer each year … Read more
Living a good life and being as healthy as possible — that’s what we hope for our senior loved ones. Are they achieving that, though? The World Health Organization defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Is your senior thinking that … Read more
Read a good e-book lately? According to a new study by the Pew Research Center Internet & American Life Project, there has been a significant rise in the number of adults reading e-books and owning e-readers. You are probably shaking your head right now saying…”I knew that”! In fact, the study indicates one-fifth of American … Read more
Fire! Something we don’t want to even think about in our homes but something that happens too often in seniors’ homes, especially those whose memory and/or physical capabilities are challenged. We can, and should, take steps to reduce the risk of home fires but can’t count on eliminating them totally. The potential for lost lives … Read more
Online payment systems and e-bills are great, aren’t they? Now we can quickly shift money from our own accounts to those who we owe money with just a few clicks — no need to write a check or lick a stamp much any more! Even when we do get paper bills and pay with a … Read more
The silver tsunami is ashore! Yes, our population is aging. We know, you’ve heard that before, but the importance can’t be overstated. Now we need to be sure that we have safe places to care for the seniors who need care. While many are making plans and turning their dreams into reality to remain in … Read more
The big C! The dreaded C word no one ever wanted to hear. It was a death sentence. No one said it out loud and certainly never in public. The one who must not be named! Something had to be done about it. Fast forward 100 years and the American Cancer Society is celebrating a … Read more
