How to Convince Parents into Dancing?

This cute couple in this picture is both my parents having too much fun dancing at our wedding. I don’t remember much of that evening but I clearly remember them stealing the show on the dance floor. And because of them, I am a truly believer in Dance Therapy for …

How to Make Friends as a Senior in a New Place?

So you are a senior, perhaps divorced, perhaps widowed, and your son or daughter had convinced you to move in close to them. This way, as they say, they can take care of you; you can watch your grandchildren grow up right in front of you; you can also help …

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13 Great Massage Devices That Can Benefit Seniors

Over time, massage therapy has proven to be an effective adjunct treatment for several chronic medical conditions and injuries. That’s why many older adults with disabilities, injuries, or illnesses receive prescriptions for therapeutic massage in addition to their regular medications. My mother underwent two back surgeries that significantly impacted her …

Innovative Smart Gadgets to Keep Seniors Comfortable and Warm

The danger of exposure to cold is more serious when you are a senior, which could result in hypothermia. Even the slightest drop in temperature poses a significant risk to the elderly. In winter seasons, exposure to the cold can cause the body temperature of a senior to drop below …

Great Portable Cleaning Gadgets for Traveling Seniors

Did you know that many people tend to get sick while or after traveling? This is due to the exposure to more bacteria and germs than normal in your daily life. For quite a long time bacteria and germs have been known to be some of the leading causative agents …

Why is Social Media Use So Important for Seniors?

There’s no doubt that social media usage took the world by a storm as the number of users has dramatically grown over the recent years. Even so, over the past year, there has been a surge in the number of older users who are especially enthusiastic to embrace the upcoming …

New Ergonomic Gardening Tools for Seniors in the Yard

Gardening is one of the most popular activities among seniors. My mother-in-law loves her garden – it’s her favorite place in the house – and she is always happy to show all the different plants and flowers she cultivates to everybody that pays her a visit. Aside from being a …

Great Smart Gift Ideas for Grandparents Under $100

There are so many new technologies out there and sometimes it can just make us frustrated that sometimes grandparents don’t know about them and the benefits that they could get by using them. For some people of a certain age, getting the latest and greatest tech for the holidays isn’t …