Between family, work (or the ‘work’ of retirement!), caring for a loved one, and the constant hum of the news, it can feel impossible to slow down. We hear that it is important to unplug and practice self-care, especially when we ourselves are caregivers, but that’s easier said … [Read more...] about New Tech To Treat Yourself And Others – These Make Great Gifts
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The Next Generation Of Joint Replacement
“Joint replacements have evolved significantly over the past two decades,” says Dr. Arthur Malkani, chief of adult reconstruction at UofL Health and a professor of orthopedics at University of Louisville School of Medicine. Advances in surgical procedures, anesthesia, … [Read more...] about The Next Generation Of Joint Replacement
3D-Printed Problem-Solvers
In the 1980s, The Jetsons cast a vision of a future where you could press a button and have anything you needed appear right before your eyes. Now, we are living in that future, and 3D printing makes it possible to do exactly that. Everything from shoes and keychains to NASA … [Read more...] about 3D-Printed Problem-Solvers
Don’t Be A Victim Of Online Scams
More and more older adults are online. More than half of Americans 65 and older regularly use the internet or email to shop, stay in touch with loved ones, or research a favorite subject, according to the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency … [Read more...] about Don’t Be A Victim Of Online Scams
Walking Into The Future Of Caregiving
If you’ve ever watched Star Trek episodes, you have seen Dr. McCoy use a handy-dandy tricorder to assess the health of the crew instantaneously. Other science fiction books and films have imagined all kinds of far-fetched devices and tools to make people’s lives better. What you … [Read more...] about Walking Into The Future Of Caregiving