Recently, a favorite client of mine came into my office filled with rage. Over what, you might ask? She just yelled, pointed her finger, and made the usual gestures for 10 minutes…over a parking space! When I asked why, she responded “just because.” Wow, is this the new “normal” conversation for 2017? My 75-year old client was red-faced, hair …
Retraction, Reneging and Backtracking
A few months ago, I wrote a post advising that seniors don’t need to bring someone with them to a doctor’s appointment. I am dogged about keeping our independence as we age, but today, I am changing my mind… Since writing that post, I spoke to one of my clients who recently visited her doctor. She could not remember what he said or …
Elderly Activities: Educate & Stimulate
Elderly activities keep the mind and body healthier as we grow older It's no secret that keeping the mind healthy is important to those aging in place. Elderly people need mental stimulation just like everyone else; keeping it exercised is easier than you might think. In any given community, there are hundreds of educational opportunities for …
More Laws For Elder Fraud? No, I Don’t Think So!
A client posed this thought-provoking question: "Do I think the laws are strong enough to control elder fraud? Do we need more laws?" My typical reply would be, of course! We need much stronger laws and legislation to stop this epidemic. As I thought more about this, though, I changed my mind. We have strong legislation on the books. There …
Philips Wake-Up Light
Imagine naturally waking every day to a simulated sunrise, regardless of weather The Philips Wake-Up Light provides a pleasant, natural way to start your morning. Featuring a colored sunrise simulation and 20 brightness settings, the light gradually increases between 20 to 40 minutes prior to your alarm time. The light also offers the option of …
Senior Cell Phones – Samsung C3060R
Samsung has done something few other companies have done: they created a senior cell phone that looks like a standard cell phone. The Samsung C3060R, with it's sleek and slim design, has large text that's easy to read, a simplified menu and large and large, illuminated rubber buttons. It also has an SOS key, FM radio and a camera. (Yes, a …