Pain-Free: The Increasing Use of Marijuana For Pain And Symptom Relief
December 12, 2018
You may not think of yourself as someone who would smoke marijuana, but if you experience the pains and aches of injury or aging, you may want to reconsider your position- or re-acquaint yourself with today’s forms of cannabis. It turns out, from edibles to “spreadables”, cannabis is no longer…
Gifts And Gadgets: Giving The Gift Of Helpful Tech Gadgets
November 28, 2018
Yes, it’s that time of year again, when you think about gift giving (and gift receiving!). If you’re like much of the country these days, you’re probably thinking about tech gadgets for your loved ones, and maybe picking up something for yourself in the process. Are you thinking pleasure or…
Hear, Hear! First Time FDA Approval For Non-Prescription Hearing Aids
October 10, 2018
Chances are you, or someone you know, has gone to an audiologist because of hearing problems and walked away with the suggestion for hearing aids costing thousands of dollars. And while you’re motivated to hear better, that’s a big expense, especially as it’s not covered by Medicare, and many private…
Gift Shop: How Grandparents Buy Gifts For The Grandkids
October 3, 2018
The choices of how to spoil your grandchild in this day and age are simply staggering. In fact, the data are that grandparents now account for nearly $7 billion of toy sales each year. That’s a lot of shopping, and it occurs both in stores and online. For anyone searching…
Hold The Phone: What’s The Best Phone For You Or Your Loved Ones?
September 6, 2018
Cord or no cord? Wireless or smartphone? The choices of phone devices available in today’s market can be dizzying, to say the least. At this point, the majority of US households no longer use the “old-fashioned” landline phone, though for those over 65, the latest data show only 24% of…
Let’s Talk About Unmentionables: Disposable Incontinence Underwear
August 9, 2018
Maybe you’re uncomfortable talking about this- but for many of us, our daily lives and interactions are driven by our need to stay close to home- specifically the bathroom- or by our fear of embarrassing “leaks.” Bladder leakage is very common though hardly discussed. It’s been estimated that 25 million…