If you are approaching the days when you may have to start considering taking the keys away from your elderly parents, this is for you. Car makers and researchers around the world have answered the call to develop new vehicles with senior drivers in mind. Here are links to four different stories that were recently in the news that may give you an …
Local United Way Now Funding Aging in Place
The United Way in Ann Arbor, MI has begun changing the way they distribute funds to human services organizations in the area. In a nutshell, they identified and adopted 5 types of human services they would provide funding for, and aging in place is one of them. Not that we're seers, but this may catch on. Watch the video for more …
Senior Cell Phones – Jitterbug Dial
The Jitterbug Dial is causing quite a stir in the cell phone market. Specifically designed for seniors, this phone features a large display, back-lit and bright easy to see buttons, full keypad for dialing, simple “Yes” and “No” action buttons, quick operator button (Press “0" to reach a live Jitterbug operator), onscreen help and large text. It …
Professional Real Estate Services for Seniors
For anyone who has bought or sold a home, you know how time consuming and stressful it can be. During the process there are ups and downs, and plenty of questions. There are also the concerns about protecting your best interest and the lifestyle you have worked so to build. In order to help people age 50 and older to do these things and more, the …
7 Money Saving Tips for Seniors
The rising cost of groceries, gas, medical care and other daily necessities are putting the squeeze on millions of people worldwide; seniors are one group that are being hit the hardest. With tight budgets and limited disposable income, it is difficult for many to make ends meet. A recent article indicates that 59% of available senior income is …
New Cell Phone Designs for Seniors
As we had shown in a previous article on senior cell phones, there are some great cell phones out there for older people. The ones in this article are not reality yet (they are concept phones), but we hope to see them (and others like them) very soon. More Senior Cell Phones : Jitterbug Plus | Just5 J510 | Doro & SnapFon | Full list of …