Just last week, my college pals and I reconnected for a reunion over dinner. We picked a restaurant whose menu we knew would please all of our finicky diets. What we didn’t check, however, was the rating of the noise level, which many reviewers now indicate with “noise bomb” icons. This one was off the charts, and even though we are still blessed with good hearing we (and the wait-staff) had to yell to be heard.
Submitted by Nancy Stein on Thu, 02/07/2019 - 14:34
Nancy Stein
Nancy Stein is the founder of Seniority Matters and lead author of the Seniority Matters Blog. This is where you can turn to read about new service providers, enhancements to the website, and updates and commentaries on issues and events that are of interest to the South Florida senior communities. Of course, no blog is complete without feedback from readers, so don't be shy! Leave a comment and let us know what you think
Some type of daily exercise routine is so important for our physical as well as emotional well-being. When creating a care-plan I always encourage my clients to be sure to plan for access to physical activity during the day. The issues to be sure to address in an exercise routine include flexibility and strength building. Focusing on these will help to keep you or your loved one safer from falls, help to prevent osteoporosis, and support agility, which diminishes as we age. If you or your loved one are not interested in going to the gym to get your daily exercise, or
Submitted by Susan Holtzman on Mon, 02/27/2017 - 23:35
Susan Holtzman
Susan O. Holtzman earned Master’s Degree in Gerontology and Aging Services after a long career in healthcare and medical education. Her experience in caring for her mother as she aged, and assisting friends and family in finding care solutions led her to become involved in gerontology and aging issues on an individual as well as public policy level. Susan will be blogging on issues relating to Aging and Caregiving.
The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes the dilemma of finding great gifts for loved ones and friends. It can be especially challenging to find something special for an older family member or friend who may have everything they need, or think they do. You may shy away from technology oriented gifts, but older people are often more tech-savvy, and tech appreciative than we might think. Opening the world of technology to an older pe
Submitted by Nancy Stein on Thu, 12/08/2016 - 21:32
Nancy Stein
Nancy Stein is the founder of Seniority Matters and lead author of the Seniority Matters Blog. This is where you can turn to read about new service providers, enhancements to the website, and updates and commentaries on issues and events that are of interest to the South Florida senior communities. Of course, no blog is complete without feedback from readers, so don't be shy! Leave a comment and let us know what you think
I was thrilled to be used as a resource for a recent article by Ana Veciana-Suarez in the Miami Herald on the impact of technology on us as we age. The article, aptly titled "Technology Will Change How And Where We Age, stresses the importance of staying connected.
Thanks Ana!
If you missed it, take a look. You'll be glad you did.
Submitted by Nancy Stein on Fri, 04/08/2016 - 14:39
Nancy Stein
Nancy Stein is the founder of Seniority Matters and lead author of the Seniority Matters Blog. This is where you can turn to read about new service providers, enhancements to the website, and updates and commentaries on issues and events that are of interest to the South Florida senior communities. Of course, no blog is complete without feedback from readers, so don't be shy! Leave a comment and let us know what you think
If our childhood friend "Old McDonald" ran the iTunes store instead of his farm, he'd probably sing, "Here an app, there an app, everywhere an app-app!" Today, there are hundreds of great Apple and Android applications that you can download for a better lifestyle.
Submitted by Nancy Stein on Mon, 05/04/2015 - 20:05
Nancy Stein
Nancy Stein is the founder of Seniority Matters and lead author of the Seniority Matters Blog. This is where you can turn to read about new service providers, enhancements to the website, and updates and commentaries on issues and events that are of interest to the South Florida senior communities. Of course, no blog is complete without feedback from readers, so don't be shy! Leave a comment and let us know what you think
The National Federation of the Blind estimates there are nearly 7 million sight impaired people living in the US. Nearly half are 65 and older, an age group that already faces its own challenges.
But help is on the way, thanks to new app created by Danish craftsman Hans Jørgen Wiberg that seeks to make life easier for the blind by connecting them with sighted volunteers. “Be My Eyes” allows anyone with a visual impairment to ask a sighted volunteer for help with something that requires normal vision.
Submitted by Ilene Kent on Mon, 03/02/2015 - 03:27
Ilene Kent
Ilene Kent is staff writer for Seniority Matters. You'll hear from her on topics such book reviews, new directory members, as well as resources and technology that we think you should know about.
Rally Round is a fabulous new website and iPhone app that was developed in the UK but thanks to the wonders of modern technology, can be used anywhere in the world!
Submitted by Ilene Kent on Sat, 04/05/2014 - 23:40
Ilene Kent
Ilene Kent is staff writer for Seniority Matters. You'll hear from her on topics such book reviews, new directory members, as well as resources and technology that we think you should know about.
The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes the dilemma of finding great gifts for loved ones and friends. It can be especially challenging to find something special for an older family member or friend who may have everything they need, or think they do. You may shy away from technology oriented gifts, but older people are often more tech-savvy, and tech appreciative than we might think. Opening the world of technology to an older pe
If our childhood friend "Old McDonald" ran the iTunes store instead of his farm, he'd probably sing, "Here an app, there an app, everywhere an app-app!" Today, there are hundreds of great Apple and Android applications that you can download for a better lifestyle.
