Smart devices can be hacked

#SmartDevices #Seniors Convenience versus safety – sometimes it’s impossible to have both when it comes to tech devices. There are more smart devices than we could have imagined ... Continue Reading →

What should seniors be called?

#OlderAdult #Seniors #PersonOver65 Several years ago, a big university decided that we should no longer be called seniors or elderly. Instead, we should be called “a person over ... Continue Reading →

Food recall list keeps growing

#FoodRecall #Seniors It seems that there’s one recall after the other lately, mostly for our foods. To stay safe with what we eat, we need to keep an eye on those recalls. Some ... Continue Reading →

CAPTCHA could be part of an internet scam

#CAPTCHA #Seniors #InternetScam I’d thought I could identify an internet scam when it showed up, but there’s a new one out now. It’s slick and potentially dangerous ... Continue Reading →

Social Security to recover overpayments

#SocialSecurityOverpayments #Seniors #SSI Word is that Social Security is going to “claw back” any overpayment to the tune of 100% of the monthly benefit check until it’s ... Continue Reading →

Is a 55+ community right for you?

#55+Community #Seniors The first thought we have about those over 55 communities is sure, others will be like us, our every need and want will be taken care of. But is that always ... Continue Reading →

Start a garden indoors

#MiddleburyCT #VegetableGarden #Seniors The many feet of snow on the ground where I live is an indication of just how far I am from starting a vegetable garden this year. However, ... Continue Reading →

Scams against seniors get worse

#MiddleburyCT #Scams #Seniors Data breaches and financial scams against seniors are at all-time highs. What was bad before is apparently even worse now. Why do scammers target seniors? ... Continue Reading →

You can hire downsizing help

#MiddleburyCT #Downsizing #Seniors Sometimes we just don’t want to face the truth, so we ignore it as long as we can. But eventually it becomes clear: We need to downsize. Just ... Continue Reading →

Get through the winter safely

#MiddleburyCT #Winter #Seniors The top five items tonight on my local news channel were automobile crashes caused by slick road surfaces. And these weren’t just little fender ... Continue Reading →