Technology

It seems that every time you read the news, there’s some new gadget or tech toy that has come on the market to catch your eye. But in this day and age, when time and resources are tight and aging populations are booming, embracing technology may not be a choice….

While we often associate cutting-edge technology with younger people, it seems that in the area of voice-activated home technology- such as the Amazon Echo– baby boomers are definitely on board. Recent consumer analysis from Google reports that many of us are welcoming this technology into our homes to assist us…

One technology that is fast-becoming a favorite for many seniors is the ride-sharing option- be it Uber or Lyft. For those of you with smartphones, hailing a car to take you to an appointment or restaurant is as easy as clicking a few buttons. And now Uber has announced a…

Those of us whose hearing is on the decline are often confronted with a dilemma: what to do regarding beloved entertainment venues we enjoy. Whether at the movies or in the theater, it’s often hard to hear the dialogue, even with hearing aids in place. Well, for New York theatergoers, there’s now an…

If you’ve had a brush with serious illness, or even death, you’ve probably given some thought as to what you want the end of your own life to be like. Maybe you have some long-held dreams you want to pursue before the end arrives, or maybe you have some strong…

Given the new tax law just implemented by Washington, now may be the time, for those of you lucky enough to have substantial assets, to check in with your estate planner to see if any changes are warranted. Next Avenue has a helpful list of questions to ask as you…