If you are at all curious about the technologies being developed right now to help older people aging in place, you need to watch this video. Brought to you by the Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) and hosted by Jeff Bridges, this video will open your eyes to the very exciting advancements being made in aging in place technologies. …
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Scams. Don’t Be A Sucker!
I didn’t intend to write another post on fraud, but something “got my goat.” I must receive at least six e-mail scams a day about my winnings in the lottery. I read them and laugh at the spelling errors, the ridiculous pictures placed across the page, and the message coming from someone by the name, ‘Dr. Kinglsley Moghalu.’ I think the best …
Organize Your Life. My Secret System That Never Fails Me
It's tough to organize your life. Well, at least for me it was. With all of the “stuff” (there’s the “S” word again) rolling around in our brains and sticky notes cluttering the refrigerator and reminders, pill boxes and business cards stuffed in our purses (or wallets), it is important to develop a simple way that works for you to help you …
Elderly Phone Scams
There are a slew of new elderly phone scams being used to trick older people out of money. One such is called the Grandparent Scam. According to True Link Financial, scams like these cost older people an estimated $36 billion in a given year. These new elderly phone scams have a unique way of getting older folks to part with their money ... they …
Interview With Tavis Schriefer, teleCalm – Smart Retirement Life
Today, I’m joined by Tavis Schriefer, the co-founder of tech startup teleCalm. Tavis founded the company after spending years as a caregiver for his mother. He learned first-hand the challenge of caring for someone with dementia. This revolutionary new product helps families who are providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer's or other forms …