Style and Stability: Say Hello To Bue, The Beautiful New Shower Chair
May 26, 2021
There’s a tendency when contemplating “aging in place”- and the equipment that may be needed to make that happen- that function automatically takes precedence over form- that it’s more important for the product to work than to look good. While some may be willing to settle for a useful product…
Ties That Bind: How To Remedy Social Isolation During Social Distancing
March 25, 2020
It’s no secret that social isolation can take an enormous toll on older adults. And in a twist of irony, it seems clear that cutting off social and physical connections, as we are doing during the coronavirus outbreak, makes it harder for people to fight off infection, among other detrimental…
Getting By With A Little Help From Your Friends
February 5, 2020
By agebuzz contributing editor Julie Buyon Asking for Help EVERYBODY needs a little help now and then, even a Powerhouse Patient. Sometimes it can be small things, like making chicken soup, changing the linens, walking the dog or sometimes larger things, like note-taking at a doctor’s appointment,…
Get Smart: The Latest Tech For Older Adults And Caregivers
January 15, 2020
So maybe you’re the adult child of an older adult who lives alone, maybe even thousands of miles away. Or maybe your loved one lives close by, yet you can only get there after work or on weekends. “Aging in place,” rather than in a facility, is preferred by the…
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…
Bright Idea: Finding A New Business Opportunity For Your Later Years
August 7, 2019
While your image of a start-up entrepreneur might be a young millennial in Silicon Valley, in fact, there’s much to be said for an older, more experienced hand venturing into the marketplace. With the steadiness and maturity that comes from decades of experiential wisdom, older entrepreneurs may have keen insights,…