Problem: Trouble HearingAs you add another candle to your birthday cake, you might begin to notice that your hearing isn’t as sharp as it once was. It might be brought to your attention by loved ones complaining that the TV or radio is too loud, or you might find it increasingly … [Read more...] about Pump Up the Volume: Gadgets for Improving Your Hearing
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Press a Button to Save Your Life
Last year, while out to dinner with my father, he received an urgent alert on his phone. His mother had fallen, was experiencing slurred speech, and was confused. She was having a stroke, but thanks to her medical alert system, she was able to call him for help. With the click of … [Read more...] about Press a Button to Save Your Life
Look And Feel Your Best With These Tech Solutions
Devices to Help With Dressing and Grooming For some, daily dressing and grooming may seem like an exhausting obstacle. Physical and mental challenges can make self-care tasks difficult. The importance of daily grooming and dressing, however, is clear; it not only boosts … [Read more...] about Look And Feel Your Best With These Tech Solutions
It’s Heck Getting Cold!
PROBLEM: Keeping Hands Warm While Staying in Touch Thanks to technology, the world is now literally at our fingertips. With a simple swipe, touch, or tap of a finger on a smartphone screen we can text, email, surf the web, and amuse ourselves with games and videos from … [Read more...] about It’s Heck Getting Cold!
Lose The Keys (On Purpose!) With These Electronic Lock Options
Losing your keys is a drag, we all know that. It is just one of several reasons that an electronic or wireless door locking system would help remedy the plague of perpetually lost keys. A keyless system is also beneficial for those who are often away from their homes due to work … [Read more...] about Lose The Keys (On Purpose!) With These Electronic Lock Options