For The Long Run: Can We (And Should We) Be Extending Human Life Spans
July 2, 2019
The quest for immortality has always been a part of the human condition, even if never a realistic possibility. Yet, in today’s climate of significant medical and technological breakthroughs, we are certainly pushing the boundaries of…
Taking Care: Artificial Intelligence And Robots In The Caregiving Arena
June 5, 2019
As in almost all aspects of our lives, artificial intelligence (AI) is seeping into the health care arena, including long term care for older people, either at home or in facilities. In hospitals, you’re beginning to…
Land Up: Preventing Falls And Creating Alerts If You Do
May 29, 2019
When was the last time you or a loved one unintentionally found yourselves down on the ground? Chances are if you’re 65 and older, it was quite recent. Statistics show that one out of 4 people…
Selfie Time: Are You Posting And Promoting On Social Media?
May 29, 2019
If you’re reading this newsletter it’s likely that you’re comfortable with email and the web- and maybe have even taken the leap into such social media as Facebook or Instagram. What you may not realize, however,…
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…
Just Dive In: Dating As An Older Person
April 29, 2019
Dating as an older person can be like navigating rough waters at sea. You may want to, but not be ready to take the plunge – or even know how to swim! Well, you’re not alone….
