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Technology Will Help Keep Us Living At Home
July 10, 2018 – 4:44 pm | Comments Off on Technology Will Help Keep Us Living At Home

Research aimed at keeping elders safely in their homes is underway at Georgia Institute of Technology. Sensors that measure steadiness of gait, communicate if one left their stove on, or monitor a resident’s health, are …

Medications Come With Risks
July 10, 2018 – 4:42 pm | Comments Off on Medications Come With Risks
Medications Come With Risks

The class of medications,  benzodiazepines, often prescribed for anxiety or sleeplessness can be a mixed bag for those who are aging. Older people are especially vulnerable to the side effects and addictive qualities of drugs. …

Go Further With Food
July 10, 2018 – 4:35 pm | Comments Off on Go Further With Food
Go Further With Food

Somerville Cambridge Elder Services gives pointers for making the most of your shopping, cooking, and dining time. Don’t forget to check out the article links for some great recipes  to honor April as National Nutrition …

What I Learned From 2000 Obituaries
July 10, 2018 – 4:33 pm | Comments Off on What I Learned From 2000 Obituaries
What I Learned From 2000 Obituaries

Each day in the obituaries, one reads summaries of achievement, the fascinating descriptions of everyday lives and how people impact the world around them, no matter if you have or have not ever heard of …