Pill Popping: Technology Assists To Track Your Medications
November 20, 2019
For anyone who’s tried, you know that managing multiple medications on a daily basis is no picnic. Just trying to remember to take your medications, let alone managing the dosages, can be a challenge, especially for those suffering from multiple chronic illnesses or with diminished cognitive capacity. And for your…
A Lot Or A Little: What’s Your Skin Care Approach?
August 21, 2019
By the time you reach a certain age, you may think you have it figured out: what you need to do to keep your skin clean, clear and fresh, if not exactly “youthful.” But in fact, technology seems to be one step ahead of us all, and now, with the…
On Your Feet: Care And Comfort When Choosing Your Shoes
June 12, 2019
With the approach of summer, many of us are thrilled to finally have our feet unshackled- whether in sandals or flip flops or even barefoot on the beach. Yet according to podiatrists, none of these choices are good for older feet, which need protection from trauma and require support due…
Tech Pet: High Tech Robots In Place Of Real Living Pets
May 19, 2019
Those of us grew up during the early days of television probably remember Robby The Robot or the robot B-9 from “Lost in Space” – large, clunky machines that possessed some primitive human characteristics. But today’s robots, particularly those that mimic animals, are sophisticated machines with qualities and responses that…
Save Your Skin (And Maybe Some Money): Updated Advice on Skin Care
May 1, 2019
With warmer weather now here, many of us are preparing for outdoor activities and less coverage of our skin. And while that’s generally welcome news, some of us have skin that’s taken a beating from the dry, cold winter and we may look a little battle worn as a result….
The Price Of Beauty: Expensive Products And Make-Up Advice
February 6, 2019
Does this sound familiar? Every year your bathroom counter seems cluttered by an increasing number of new products. It’s easy as we age to fall prey to the latest skincare miracle or makeup magic. But are you really getting your money’s worth when you buy that $150 face cream? Probably…