AARP Online Driver Safety Course
AARP has an 8 hour online drivers safety course that is state specific and can help get you discounts on your auto insurance. The program is for post 50 drivers and costs $19.95 for AARP members and $24.95 for non-members. You will need a credit card, drivers license # (for certificate) and an internet connected […]
Pill Crusher
Equadose Pill Crusher Great and easy to use pill crusher. Why would you need to use a pill crusher: It can be tough for seniors to swallow pills and with this crusher it is so easy to put the crushed up pills in apple sauce, yogurt or even ice cream (amazing what chocolate sauce can […]
“Mask Free” New Sleep Apnea Product
A new lightweight wearable device is now on the market and made by the respected Phillips company. No cumbersome mask or machine to attach and the results are very promising. The product is currently not eligible for insurance reimbursement but that may change for 2020. At $499 it is more reasonable than the bigger and […]
Miracle Ears for Seniors with Hearing Issues
If you or your partner is having problems hearing the television then I have 2 excellent options for. Both are easy to connect to your television and will improve your experience but are two completely different type of options. The first it the “Miracle Ears” product that you see advertised on television and it is […]
The Equadose Pill Splitter
This small well made pill splitter does a terrific job and is also easy to use. Some pill splitter are flimsy and the pills can get crushed and or get split into uneven amounts. It is very easy to use this splitter and you will also love the unique sliding plastic cover that protects the […]
Pill Splitting
Do you have a medication that is killing you every month with how expensive it is. You have nothing to lose to ask your pharmacist if “pill splitting” is an option with your medication. Before you start thinking this is complicated please reconsider. Let’s say you are a taking a cholesterol medication which is 20 […]
Great Book on Helping the Financially Challenged Senior
The author chronicles her journey of bringing her elderly father into her home with his limited financial condition. Davida James does a terrific job of explaining the complexities of medicaid, assisted living and legal issues that seniors deal with daily. She does a nice job of boiling down concepts and making them easy to understand. […]
Canadian Pharmacies
Some US citizens are getting their prescription drugs from Canadian pharmacies and are claiming to save hundreds and even thousands of dollars. Technically it is not legal but as long as a US citizen is bringing back or acquiring a 90 day supply or less it is usually viewed as okay. The savings can be […]
Some New Medical Specialties
These four new terms aren’t new but are playing a bigger role in day to day medicine. Nurse Practitioner: A NP or Nurse Practitioner is an advanced degreed nurse. You must have a RN degree and between 1.5 and 3.0 years of post degreed training. On a personal note my 13 year old twin girls […]
Seniors & Pleural Mesothelioma
Pleural Mesothelioma and What You Need to Know Due to its long latency period of 20-50 years, pleural mesothelioma is a disease that mostly affects senior citizens. Pleural mesothelioma, which surrounds the lining of the lungs, is the most common form of mesothelioma and is caused by exposure to asbestos, a mineral that was once […]