Lifestyle and healthcare technology are some of the hottest topics, especially around this time of the year with the CES having just passed. There have been many tech products in the past few years that promised to change the world or at least how we live our lives; most have not lived up to those promises. I am a fan of lifestyle and healthcare …
Smart Home Innovations. You Have to Watch This!
Smart home innovations are a hot topic. Nearly every day I hear about a new product or concept. Home automation presents new opportunities for older consumers and their families in the areas of home comfort, safety and lifestyle. I've spent a few years anticipating the time when we would have smart home innovations supporting the independent …
A Wake Up Call for Boomers? This Really Got Me Thinking.
So many Boomers have transitioned into a time in their lives when they add to their repertoire of experiences the role of caregiver. I think often this time brings on an awakening of sorts; where yet another set of blinders are peeled back and one begins to come to terms with not only the fact that our parents really do grow older, but so do …
26 Thoughtful Gift Ideas for the Holidays
Yes, you read that right ... 26 gift ideas. The holidays are here, and while you are busy checking things off your list, maybe you paused because you just don’t know what to buy for that special older person in your life. Particularly because he /she says they don't need anything. You need gift ideas ... maybe pretty fast if you have to ship …
Got curb appeal? These 5 front doors rock with universal design
Curb appeal. It's what initially draws someone to your home. It's that look that get's their attention. Most of us want to return to a serene and comfortable home, and it all starts with the outside. But whether you live in a cabin, a historic Victorian or even a condo, Universal Design shouldn’t get in the way of your curb appeal. Beautiful …
Why Is Aging in Place Important for All Business Owners?
Aging in place is a local issue and important for everyone. Including you. Here's why. The idea of aging in place is very near and dear to me. I've spent years thinking about, advocating for, educating about and evangelizing the idea of people taking responsibility for their own quality of life as they grow older. I haven't done it for …