Author Archives: Admin

Although technlogy may not be as easy for seniors to learn as it is for most younger people, there are many ways it can keep them safer and more engaged: Mobile Personal Emergency Response Systems, worn as pendants or as … Continue reading →

I met last week with a lady who had recently lost her husband of 53 years.  One of the things we discussed was changing her legal documents to reflect her new situation.   Because she was no longer married, some of … Continue reading →

Most seniors are on a fixed income and are always looking for ways to decrease their spending.  One thing we cannot do without is groceries, but we can learn to spend less for them.  Take a look at this article: … Continue reading →

Most seniors are on a fixed income and are always looking for ways to decrease their spending.  One thing we cannot do without is groceries, but we can learn to spend less for them.  Take a look at this article: … Continue reading →

To what extent, if any, is Adaptive Equipment (grab bars, portable bed rails, support poles, etc.) covered by Medicare? Medi-Cal? Or private insurance ? …. for seniors needing such devices? Sadly,  neither Medicare nor MediCal/Medicaid provide for home modifications unless … Continue reading →

To what extent, if any, is Adaptive Equipment (grab bars, portable bed rails, support poles, etc.) covered by Medicare? Medi-Cal? Or private insurance ? …. for seniors needing such devices?  Sadly,  neither Medicare nor MediCal/Medicaid provide for home modifications unless … Continue reading →

As some of you may know, I'm on the Board of Directors for Steppingstone Adult Day Health Care or ADHC.  What do we do?  We enable adults and seniors to live independently at home while thriving in a community that … Continue reading →

As I'm sitting at my desk, it's (finally) pouring outside.  The roofer was supposed to come work on my roof this morning, but not today after all.  My roof is only 10 years old, but I had asked him to … Continue reading →

For seniors, the question frequently arises:  Should I move or stay in my home? There are good reasons for either choice, but should you decide to stay put,  there are many safety issues to consider.  As stated in a NY … Continue reading →