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Wednesday, January 9, 2019

New Years Resolutions for your Medicine Cabinet

While the end of the year brings many people’s attention to reflecting on the year that was as well as the holidays, it also provides an opportunity to take inventory…

Monday, November 1, 2021

Inner Peace? There’s an App for That!

…intense pressure gearing up for the holidays. How to calm down? Enter technology. The biggest distraction in your life, your phone, can also be a source of calm and mindfulness….

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Ugly Christmas Sweater Day

Of all the new ‘holidays” coming up this is probably one of the wackiest: National Ugly Sweater Day, also known as National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day (learn more here). The…

Friday, July 15, 2022

Open Thread Update: Shopping Sprees and Retail Therapy

…thrift shop wins! Of course, Retail Therapy isn’t for everybody, as Rosa points out, in her comments – stores are loud, and crowded and forget about the holidays! … However,…

Monday, September 4, 2023

Tech: Giggle With Google on Its Birthday!

…years for various occasions Google has had a variety of doodles on holidays. Click the link to see a collection of some of them from past years. Play Vintage Games…

Sunday, July 23, 2017

What’s the Cloud – and How Can I Use It?

…then select one to print off for a card when the holidays come around.   Insider tip: You can find friends or family who also have Flickr accounts, then follow…

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Volunteering for the Health of It

…on holidays.” But any is better than none, she quickly adds. The “old-old” may not be capable of multiple volunteering sessions each week, but for the less mobile, even minimal…

Thursday, December 28, 2023

Dish the Web: Holiday Cookies!

…adapted the Newton dough and modified the Rugelach technique to suit, I ended up with a crisp-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside holiday-spiced cookie with a dash of raspberry and chocolate. Gingerugelach was born.”…

Monday, December 28, 2020

Holiday GIFS for You!

…right-click with your mouse over the image and select “save image.” Then open a new email form, write your message, and add your image as an attachment. Happy holidays!  …

Monday, November 23, 2020

Thanksgiving, South Texas-Style — and Elsewhere

…told me to.” -Erika Prosper, First Lady of San Antonio “It’s a family tradition. Families usually gather during the holidays. Making tamales is a tradition that brings the family together…

Monday, August 30, 2021

When You’re the “Alertee”

…out of the city a great deal, and/or be in the US most weekends and on holidays; Be listed as someone allowed to enter your apartment if you live in…

Monday, December 23, 2019

A Holiday Greeting from Tom Kamber

…you and your loved ones the happiest of holidays and a healthy new year. Thank you for your support! Warmest regards, Tom Thomas Kamber, PhD is the Executive Director of…

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

How to Find the Best Cyber Monday Deals

…discuss and demonstrate Amazon Fresh as an option for grocery and essential needs for the holidays and Amazon Prime for the benefits that it comes with, especially during busy shopping…

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

A Holiday Greeting from Tom Kamber

…the happiest of holidays and a healthy new year. Thank you for your support! Warmest regards, Tom Thomas Kamber, PhD is the Executive Director of Older Adults Technology Services (OATS)…

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Beat the Valentine’s Day Blues with SPC

…around specific holidays and observances, Zaluke points out “Older adults don’t have many places to share their knowledge or ask for help (and many also can’t receive help or receive…