Anti-Psychotic Drugs Overused In Nursing Homes

Boomer Babe — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:34:12 -0700

....The Globe study found that more than one in five U.S. nursing homes are using anti-psychotic drugs for those suffering from Alzheimer's disease or other ailments associated with dementia - approximately 185,000 people who have not been diagnosed with a psychosis.

Consumer Gadgets I Never Thought I'd See: Hearing Aid Vacuums!

Boomer Babe — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:14:14 -0700

No longer just in the realm of professional hearing aid dealers, I suppose, two new devices intended for hearing aid users guarantee to clean 'em out and improve the performance of your hearing aids at a more affordable cost than the professional models. These two items intended for home hearing aid cleaning are both made by Serene: the Re-New Hearing Aid Dryer and Freshener and the Re-New Deluxe Hearing Aid Vacuum.

Give Your Dry Eyes Some Relief With Tear-Stimulating Goggles

Boomer Babe — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:45:59 -0800

Eyes don't tear as much as we age. Add to that the dry weather, not enough sleep, a few too many cocktails, or dust and pollen allergies... and you've got dry eyes. Now, there's a pair of ophthalmologist-recommended goggles that stimulate natural tear production again....

Good Lighting Is Key To Staying Active In Your Hobbies

Boomer Babe — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 01:00:59 -0800

Many persons give up their hobbies or even aspects of their work or chores as they age. While arthritis in their fingers and hands may be one reason they don't build model cars or quilt any more, for most boomers and seniors, it's because of vision changes. As we age, we tend to need more light and more magnification to see clearly and sometimes even our prescription lenses don't quite measure up to what we need for hobby work.

For-Profit Vs. Non-Profit: A Scary Study Of Nursing Homes

Boomer Babe — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:00:59 -0800

Those of you whose parents are at the age where a nursing home is being considered as an option for their care may just want to pay attention to the results of a recent study led by the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). It compares the staffing and quality of care at for-profit nursing homes with that of non-profit facilities.

The Reading Finger Gives Barcode Information A Voice For Visually Impaired

Boomer Babe — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:15:59 -0700

It's so great to find innovations for disabled people on design websites, rather than buried in disability association files. "Design" says the world is paying attention to disability needs, and it cares that the latest technologies are employed in the tools and that they look pretty cool too. The Finger Reader is at least the second design for blind and visually impaired persons by Hansub Lee and it's a great accessibility creation for finding exactly what you want while shopping.

Om... Om... Om - The High Tech Gaiam Audio Yoga Mat

Boomer Babe — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:15:59 -0700

Yes, it really is... a yoga mat wired with an internal speaker system. The Gaiam Audio Yoga Mat even comes with a downloadable yogi!

Superman's Cane Is Here In The Form Of 'The Aid'

Boomer Babe — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 01:00:59 -0700

If Superman were ever permitted to have major surgery or to get old (heavens forbid), he would definitely own The Aid, by Lithuanian designer Egle Ugintaite. The neatest part about this walking cane is that it looks super futuristic, but it is achievable. The Aid recently won Fujitsu's grand prize design award for 2011, themed "A Life With Future Computing," designs for 2020.

'Muscle Milk' For Baby Boomers: Ensure Muscle Health

Boomer Babe — Sun, 29 May 2011 01:00:59 -0700

Are you perpetually just a few days away from beginning a new diet and exercise routine? Curiously, the goal keeps moving forward on the calendar, doesn't it? Ensure, the nutritional supplement company, has a special 'muscle milk' drink that might give you a strong push towards actually achieving your fitness goals....

Great Mother's Day Gift For Grandma: Photo-Top Tray Table

Boomer Babe — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:00:59 -0700

I'm giving you a head start this Mother's Day with an early idea for a Grandma gift, because the 'Photo Frame Table' doesn't come with your pictures. You will have to collect or create photos that fit in the frames; that's why you should get started now.

Fatigue Preventing Sunglasses Don't Need A Prescription

Boomer Babe — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 08:00:59 -0700

Did you know that our eye color fades as we age? Well, it does, and that's another dirty trick nature pulls on us. But more, or just as, important as our dimming eye color, the same pigment reduces its eye protection features. Here's a pair of sunglasses which can't restore the protection, but can substitute the protection, and you can get them without even having a prescription.

Uncrushable Glasses Also Provide Best Sun Protection For Your Eyes

Boomer Babe — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 07:30:59 -0800

Ouch! Is she really twisting these sunglasses without a crack in the frame or the lense? The 'Uncrushable Sunglasses' write-up says she is, and furthermore that these glasses are not some sort of magician's prop.

Student Designs Special Pot Handles For Those With Arthritis

Boomer Babe — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 07:00:59 -0800

Even though Ching-Hao Hsu, a graduate student at Australia's Queensland University of Technology, is focused on a career as a lighting designer, he has shown a unique interest in and talent for developing assistive tools for persons with disabilities. On the first short list of the James Dyson sponsored Australian Design Awards, the Arthritis Handle was clearly developed after significant research.

Get Ready For A Real Lifestyle Change: Panasonic's Real Pro Ultra Luxury Massage Chair

Boomer Babe — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 16:00:59 -0800

Have you ever had hot stone therapy and Shiatsu massage at the same time? Have you ever had both of them all over your body at the same time? Customized?

Lip Smackers: Not Just For Kids!

Boomer Babe — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 15:00:59 -0800

Do you remember Bonne Bell from your childhood? Well, the company has teamed up with soda and candy manufacturers that make flavorful goodies like Coke, Skittles, and even M&M's. Bonne Bell uses their flavorings to create a large variety of no-calorie, yummy lip balms called Lip Smackers. Don't we all get chapped lips?

Amplifier Makes Voices Louder AND Clearer For Hearing Impaired

Boomer Babe — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 10:30:59 -0800

Presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, affects two aspects of hearing; volume and clarity. Amplification provided by a hearing aid increases the volume of all sounds, but the sounds that benefit most from amplification are vowel sounds. Consonant sounds also become louder, but not necessarily more clear.

A Back Support That Moves With You: The Hug

Boomer Babe — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 17:00:59 -0800

Back pain is the most common health complaint in the world. It seems that nearly everyone you know has, or has had, back problems, whether they come from swinging a golf club, falling off a curb, or sitting at a desk all day.

Miraphone Turns Up The Sound, Not The Volume, For Hearing Impaired

Boomer Babe — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:00:59 -0800

... Users seem to find the Miraphone a desirable solution to their telephone communication difficulties, as many hearing impaired persons cannot use a voice amplified phone at all.

10 Anti-Valentine Gifts That Say 'I Hate You!' Louder Than Words

Boomer Babe — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 18:30:59 -0800

If you've been shot by Cupid's arrow and you can't get pull the darn thing out of your heart, you're in pain. Cupid must have been in a particularly facetious mood the day he brought that babe or dude into your life. Lucky you; there are so many ways to let those stinkers know just how you feel on this Anti-Valentine's Day. Here are some of my recent favorites.

The Coolest Way To Read In The Dark: LED Reading Glasses

Boomer Babe — Mon, 04 May 2009 09:19:59 -0700

The newest thing in reading at night makes more sense than a lamp, an LED book light, and certainly a flash light. It not only creates maximum efficiency by focusing on what you're viewing, but it can be used for more than just reading!

Cool Boomer... A Fresh Seat At The Bathtub By Etac

Boomer Babe — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 19:00:59 -0800

If you or someone you love needs help getting in and out of the bath, look no further than this sturdy bath tub seat that also serves as a transfer board: the Etac Fresh.

Cool Boomer... The Omhu Cane, A Walking Stick With Attitude!

Boomer Babe — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 17:00:59 -0800

I'm not rushing anything, but when I need a cane, I want an Omhu cane. Not a plain ash, meld-into-the-background cane, but a bright, spirited, boomer cane that's right in your face.

The Password Vault: More Stuff You Don't Have To Remember

Boomer Babe — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 22:00:59 -0800

Albert Einstein rhetorically questioned, "Why should I remember anything when I can just look it up?" Now there was a man after my own heart. And here is a gadget after my own heart too: the Password Vault.

Smart Talk In 30 Languages: A Must Have Carry On

Boomer Babe — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 18:00:59 -0800

If you can't find a personal translator for your world travel plans, the electronic Talking Language Translator's the next best thing - at least for every day tourist survival skills. This little gadget can translate an English phrase into 30 European and Asian languages - spoken languages.

The Sit-N-Stroll® Deluxe Portable Foot Exerciser: Product Review

Boomer Babe — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 03:01:22 -0700

The Sit-N-Stroll® Deluxe Portable Foot Exerciser was developed for people whose feet and legs are mobility-restricted due to diabetes or other health impairments... And too, for those of us with lack of mobility due to desk jobs, TV watching, video-game playing, and airplane travel...

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12 Hot Gifts For Boomers, Seniors, & Maybe YOU This Christmas

Boomer Babe — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 08:30:59 -0800

Goodies and gadgets for the later-aged this Christmas... We have twelve, one for each day of Christmas and you can take your pick of your favorite 8 for Hanukkah gifts. You'll have to judge which are the best for your boomer and senior relatives; we don't all age gracefully.

Clic Readers Review: Hidden Secrets of Clic® Reading Glasses

Boomer Babe — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 07:39:22 -0800

I've grown a new appendage around my neck. It's called a CliC® reader. If I could find my other seven pair of readers that evaporated into thin air, I would toss them, because I'm now addicted to CliCs. read more »

Products That Help Jog Your Memory

Boomer Babe — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 06:48:47 -0700

Brain & Memory Fitness TrainerYou know the story about Chinese food, right? "The problem with Chinese food is that no matter how much you eat, in 20 minutes you're hungry again."

Have you heard this variant of the anecdote?

"I went to see the Chinese movie, Curse of the Golden Flower, but 20 minutes after I left the theatre, I forgot what it was about."

Or this one?

"We saw the film "The Banquet," and not only were we hungry 20 minutes later, but we had to see the movie again!

I used to laugh at these "jokes." Now... well, I'm a little sensitive about my memory. I can't seem to recall the names of movies, the stars, even the plots of movies I've seen recently...and these movies were not even Chinese!

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Medicare Helps You Choose The Right Prescription Drug Plan

Boomer Babe — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 06:45:59 -0800

I had given up trying to figure out the Medicare Part D plans for my father this year. Since his medications are all generic and it looked like we'd be spending more on Part D insurance than the drugs themselves, I figured we should continue without it. But then, I read that the Medicare website had an easy to use selection program that would help you choose the right plan by inputting just a bit of information. Dubious, I charged ahead...

Ergonomic & Electric: A Student Designs A 'Scooter' For Seniors

Boomer Babe — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:00:59 -0700

Thank heavens for grandchildren. If we didn't have them, there wouldn't be many designers bothering about how new technologies can be applied to the needs of seniors. Patrick Leyendecker is just one of the many young designers who are trying to moderate the pain and stress that comes with aging and having to adjust one's ways to so many of life's daily needs.