Where do we want to live in the years ahead? Older adults are asking this question anew in light of the ongoing toll of the coronavirus pandemic — disrupted lives, social isolation, mounting deaths. Many are changing their minds. https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/17/health/senior-where-to-live-wellness-partner/index.html […]
Senior citizens, especially those in nursing homes or with family living far away, have had a higher risk of social isolation this year. This growing issue can be fixed by companionship, and the West Alabama Area Agency on Aging has developed a unique and heartwarming solution. https://wvua23.com/robot-pets-helping-reduce-isolation-among-seniors/ […]
“Smart home” means different things to different people. For some, it’s the convenience of an internet-connected thermostat or the light bulb they control with a smartphone. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/18/smarter-living/smart-home.html?surface=home-living-vi&fellback=false&req_id=428368844&algo=identity&imp_id=821475395&action=click&module=Smarter%20Living&pgtype=Homepage […]
Older people who cycled for exercise walked more efficiently than people whose primary exercise is placid walking. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/02/well/move/aging-exercise-walking-cycling.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage&contentCollection=AtHome&package_index=0 […]
Online and offline platforms are helping strangers form social connections, which are crucial for our health, especially in a pandemic. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/29/well/family/meeting-people-pandemic.html?surface=home-living-vi&fellback=false&req_id=94653492&algo=identity&imp_id=543412205&action=click&module=Smarter%20Living&pgtype=Homepage […]
