Is It Time To Rethink Traditional Retirement Communities?
Luxury villas, detached homes, one- and two-bedroom apartments built for the golden years -- and sitting empty. Is the independent living model — a standard…
Attitudes Changing Towards Reverse Mortgages
A comprehensive new study from the MetLife Mature Market Institute shows the age of those seeking Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM), popularly known as reverse…
A Good Night’s Sleep. Is It Just A Dream?
As we age our sleep habits change and more than half of men and women over the age of 65 have at least one sleep…
Home (Safe) For The Holidays
How visitable is your parent's home? It's always great to be home for the holidays with family and friends all around. Because my mom, in-laws…
Do Robo Cars Eliminate "The Talk"
Smart or "robo-cars" are on the rise and their features may soon become standards. "From proactive safety systems (like cars that self-slam their brakes for…
The New Opportunity of Old Age
Joseph Coughlin, Director of the MIT Agelab, gives a talk at TEDx Boston: Aging As An Extreme Sport. "Aging is not for wimps. Think about…
Honda U3-X Unicycle Of The Future
Personal mobility devices, like wheel chairs and scooters, give millions of people with varying degrees of ability a sense of freedom. Now a new generation…
Induction Cooking: Safe, Economical
According to Wikipedia an induction cooker uses induction heat which means heat is generated directly in the pot rather than by the stove top. Faster…