Tips for happy living sent FREE to your inbox
FREE NEWSLETTER



  • A Crummy, Helpful Use for Postcard Mailers

    A Crummy, Helpful Use for Postcard Mailers0

    Postcard mailers have become a popular – and somewhat annoying – marketing tool. They’re something else you have to recycle. But there’s one way those postcard ads you don’t want can be helpful. Their thin, somewhat sturdy edges make them perfect for squeezing into thin openings  – like the little tiny space where your countertop

    READ MORE
  • Reacher Grabbers for High Shelves

    Reacher Grabbers for High Shelves0

    If you’re short like me, it’s difficult to reach high shelves in cabinets. When you need to grab the oatmeal or coffee from a high shelf in the morning or put away groceries when you get home from the store, it can be a real challenge. You may be able to stand on your toes

    READ MORE
  • Make Doorknobs Easy to Open

    Make Doorknobs Easy to Open0

    Do you have arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or other issues with your hands and wrists? I do, and that makes doing some simple tasks really difficult — like opening doorknobs. Especially in the morning when I first wake up. The orthopedist I see for my hand problems suggested replacing the doorknob with a door latch

    READ MORE
  • Fall Prevention for Seniors: Safety Tips

    Fall Prevention for Seniors: Safety Tips0

    Fall prevention for seniors gets a lot of lip service, but unfortunately, we don’t always do what we should to avoid the risk. Falls are risky for seniors because they can have disastrous outcomes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are a leading cause of injury and death among adults 65

    READ MORE
  • 10 Resources to Help Seniors Combat Loneliness

    10 Resources to Help Seniors Combat Loneliness0

    If you’re like many older people today, you may feel lonely and isolated. But there are numerous resources to combat senior loneliness available. They can help you reconnect with others and enrich your social life. Here’s a list of ten encouraging resources designed to help seniors like you combat loneliness and isolation. 1. Senior Community

    READ MORE
  • Social Isolation and Loneliness: Risks and Solutions for Seniors

    Social Isolation and Loneliness: Risks and Solutions for Seniors0

    Are you bored and lonely with nothing to do? Although you may be sitting alone, you have plenty of company. Senior loneliness and social isolation are increasingly common and serious risks. The profound effect they have on health, mental health  and general well-being makes loneliness and isolation pressing issues.  According to a World Health Organization

    READ MORE