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Tips For Seniors and Caregivers

4 Things Retirees Should Never Carry with Them

4 Things Retirees Should Never Carry with Them

  If you are a fan of Seinfeld, you probably remember the episode where George pulls out his bulging wallet. His friends mocked him for carrying so many unneeded items in his wallet, but George insisted that he loved carrying around his “good friend.” He said that regardless if “his friend” was morbidly obese or […]

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7 Things Medicare Doesn’t Pay For

7 Things Medicare Doesn’t Pay For

  At a certain point in your life, you may begin to think about yourself differently. You may suddenly discover that you are no longer the “kid” at work. Wrinkles become permanent instead of only appearing on occasion. And then a little one begins to call you “Nana” or “Papa,” and you know that you […]

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Automatic Pill Dispenser

Hero Uses Technology to Make Medication Management Easier

One of the major concerns family members of senior loved ones share is worry about medication management. It’s no wonder seniors and their family members are anxious; adverse drug events drive nearly 450,000 older adults to emergency rooms annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Fortunately, Hero has harnessed technology and innovation to provide […]

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Free Online Courses Cater to Seniors

Free Online Courses Cater to Seniors

You have seen the headlines on websites and retirement magazines. You know there are free, high-interest online classes available to you as a senior citizen. But are they free to every senior? If so, how do you find the classes? Can you earn a degree from taking these free courses? Here are some answers to […]

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What are the Best (even FREE) Colleges for Older Learners?

Did you know that Julia Child didn’t write her first cookbook until she was 50? And did you know that Ray Kroc didn’t start the McDonald’s franchise until he was 52? As you face your golden years, it is important to realize that your best years may be ahead of you. Instead of sinking into […]

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Best Free Online Courses for Seniors

Are you retired? You may have been looking forward to retiring from your job for years. Maybe you dreamt of it for decades. Now that you are retired, is it everything you thought it would be? Maybe you enjoyed the first year. Perhaps you went on a bucket-list trip, deep cleaned your home, organized your […]

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Alarm.com Wellness

Alarm.com Wellness Provides Smart Independent Senior Living

Who is Alarm.com?  Alarm.com was founded in 2000 and they provide whole home protection with their smart home security solution. They utilize authorized service providers to sell and install their products. Alarm.com claims to have millions of users nationwide and they were the first to launch a home security mobile app in 2007. Their Wellness […]

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Philips Cares Launches app-based Hub for Digital Aging and Caregiving

Philips Cares Launches App-Based Hub for Digital Aging & Caregiving

Families have been turning to the Philips company for years for assistance in caring for aging family members. Recently, Philips Lifeline has launched an app called Philips Cares. Read our Medical Guardian reviews to compare systems with Philips Lifeline. Let’s learn how this app can assist those who are caregivers of an aging family member. […]

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Top 5 Brain Training Apps for Seniors

  Who said screen time rots your brain? Sometimes time in front of a screen is beneficial — especially if you are an aging senior. Here are some apps that may help stimulate your aging family member’s brain. Granted, no app will be able to ward off the effects of aging on the mind completely, […]

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13 13 Best Smartphone Apps for Seniors Aging in Place

13 Best Smartphone Apps for Seniors Aging in Place

  With the high cost of senior living facilities, it has become more common for aging Americans to spend their golden years within the comforts of their own homes. You must also factor in the Life Alert cost if you want the peace of mind of using a medical alert device.  While aging in place […]

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Medical Alert Pendants Get a Fashionable Makeover

Medical Alert Pendants Get a Fashionable Makeover

  Your mom may be elderly, but she hasn’t lost her sense of style. If your mom still has her sense of fashion but not her sense of balance, you may consider Medical Guardian’s new product – The Limitless Icons Collection. Read our Medical Guardian reviews to get a full product breakdown including pricing. The […]

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7 Important Questions for an Aging Parent

7 Important Questions for an Aging Parent

  Do you feel as if you were thrust upon a role for which you are not prepared? You may feel this way if your mom or dad recently had a health crisis, and it landed you in the role of a caregiver. Health emergencies can occur very quickly, and you may feel overwhelmed with […]

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