Are there ways we can upgrade our sense of taste, which tends to weaken as we age? While there isn’t a lot to be done to recover a lost sense of taste, Sheri Rose, CEO and executive director at The Thrive Center, shared details about one piece of technology that can help a person … [Read more...] about Upgrade Your Senses: Taste
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Is Your Loved One Anxious?
Kayla Cook, owner of Caring Excellence, says, “Anxiety in the elderly is usually based on a fear that may be from a false perception or have a real basis. As people age they feel more vulnerable due to their decreased physical strength and inability to care for themselves." Kayla … [Read more...] about Is Your Loved One Anxious?
A Tip for Better Vision When Glasses Aren’t Enough
Problem: Not fine with the fine print Have you noticed that the print on product labels and medicine bottles has gotten too small for you to decipher, even when wearing your reading glasses? Or that your glasses aren’t much help when you’re struggling with hobbies or household … [Read more...] about A Tip for Better Vision When Glasses Aren’t Enough
Upgrade Your Senses: Touch
Are there ways we can upgrade our hearing, sight, touch, taste, and smell, each of which tends to weaken as we age? Sheri Rose, CEO and executive director at The Thrive Center, tells us about some helpful apps and devices designed for improving touch. Induction cooktop: … [Read more...] about Upgrade Your Senses: Touch
Upgrade Your Senses: Sight
Are there ways we can upgrade our hearing, sight, touch, taste, and smell, each of which tends to weaken as we age? Sheri Rose, CEO and executive director at The Thrive Center, tells us about some helpful apps and devices designed for improving your vision. IrisVision: … [Read more...] about Upgrade Your Senses: Sight