The terms hearing Impaired device or assistive device or even assistive technology can refer to any device that helps a person with hearing loss or a voice, speech, or language disorder to communicate. These terms often refer to devices that help a person to hear and understand what is being said more clearly or …
Great Portable Exercise Equipment for Seniors
Although it’s pretty convenient to have exercise equipment at home, especially for seniors who don’t like to go out much, many just don’t want to buy them. The main reason is that these exercise equipment are usually too bulky and would take a lot of space at home. And what is …
How to Set Up Your Home for Hospice and Palliative Care
It took me a long time to finally seat and try to write this post for you. My motivation was solely for the fact that my own experience can certainly help other people. And first of all, let me say this, if you are in a stage of your life …
18 Great Smart Gadgets for People with Memory Loss
Whether you’re regularly struggling to remember all sorts of things, or just need a bit of help occasionally, there are many helpful (and creative) aids to help you live with memory loss. These devices can definitely come in handy and make a huge improvement in your daily life. We made …
Free Great Apps for Seniors with Vision Impairment
Poor vision is frustrating and can mean anything from trouble seeing things up close to loss of central vision to complete blindness. It afflicts people of all ages, especially seniors. Fortunatelly, with the advent of technology and all the apps available, many low vision issues can be solved. The trick …
Best Apps for Seniors to Improve Health and Well-Being
If you are a senior who often uses a cell phone, a tablet or a computer, chances are that you are already familiar with apps. Nowadays you can do almost anything with an app (there are actually apps for everything and they can really improve your quality of life in …
How Light Therapy Eases Depression and Improves Sleep Quality in Seniors
A few years ago, after reading about how Light Therapy can be a great way to improve your general mood, I got myself a big round light therapy lamp. It was winter time in Canada and I can’t really explain how that simple light has changed my life. Now I …
Do Cheap Ice Rollers Actually Work for Seniors?
There are tons of beauty hacks out there, but not all of them are effective for seniors. One that truly works: Ice rollers. Yes, placing ice on seniors’ skin can do everything from shrinking the look of large pores to decreasing facial puffiness. But placing ice cubes on your face isn’t exactly …
Do Seniors Need a Foot Spa?
Aging takes a toll on the feet. Years of walking, working, and healing from injuries, in addition to all this, over time, feet flatten and become wider. The fatty padding naturally wears down leaving the bones and joints of the feet more exposed to wear and tear. Besides, skin breaks, …
Common Foot Problems in Seniors and How to Treat Them
I’ve been reading a lot lately about interesting gadgets to solve foot problems in seniors and it occurred to me that foot care is definitely important to older adults. If improperly cared for, the muscles, ligaments, blood vessels, and nerves of the feet — along with the 26 bones and …
