A Comparison of PERS/MPERS Devices (Just a note that this article was originally published in December of 2011.) A Personal Emergency Response System (or PERS) is a service generally provided by a private company, that helps to monitor its subscribers for falls,...
Physical Activity and older Americans Astounding statistics confirming that older Americans aren’t getting enough physical activity – How We can change this. (Click on banner to make it larger.) Physical Activity and Older...
Gramma Goes Techie: the Best Computers for Use by Seniors As our population ages, so does the age of computer users. Baby boomers and caregivers are one of the fastest growing segments of Facebook and many elders are learning how to use e-mail, games, picture storage...
Selling Your Home in a Rough Economy by Margot McClelland In the state of our economy, selling your home is tough. Even relatively stable markets, like Austin Real Estate, are suffering — and, regrettably, economists forecast a dreary future for real estate in...
Have you ever had one of those Fridays? * You’re perusing one of the clothing magazines and discover the PERFECT sweater. You check your bank account – no, there’s not enough money for a “frivolous” purchase. * Your father, for whom you...