We use her to set alarms, play music, adjust the temperature, and turn on our favorite movies. We’re talking, of course, about Alexa, Amazon’s virtual…
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When my mom passed away, my elderly father would not move out of the house they’d shared. At age 94 he was in very good…
No matter how old you are, remembering passwords is just frustrating. So many programs and accounts need a password and it can be difficult to…
There is (and I suppose always will be) an ongoing debate on the topic of when elderly drivers should stop driving. And the statistics show…
Knowing when it’s time to consider moving into an assisted living facility is not easy and recognizing the signs are unique for each individual. Here…
There are several holidays to celebrate in the month of June but admittedly, my favorite is to promote the National Adopt A Cat program! I’m…
I’m blessed with wonderful neighbors – a senior couple who have been retired for several years. They have full lives, but their kids and grand…
After my mom passed away, my dad lived alone for a year. He enjoyed walking in the neighborhood for exercise and puttering around in the…
Sunday – June 21st, 2020 is Father’s Day! Father’s Day gifts for elderly fathers (including grandfathers) can sometimes be difficult. After all, most men in…
When my dad was in his early 90s, my parents depended on Dad’s ability to drive. I worried that he might need to give up…