So many of the people I helped weren’t applying for themselves — they were a son or daughter, trying to get a parent the help they needed while juggling their own life. If that’s you, first: thank you…
Nine people. Three generations. Four cities. One country that somehow worked for all of us. Nine of us went to China together — my parents, my wife’s parents, the two of us, and our three kids. Everyo…
We Took Four Grandparents and Three Kids Across China Beijing Shaolin Xian Shanghai
Mom called me holding her tablet at arm’s length. “Kim, I got an email from Netflix. It says my monthly payment didn’t go through and my account has been stopped, and there’s a red button to ‘Update P…
The Netflix Payment Email That Steals Your Card
Key takeaways Apple Watch Ultra 3 detects falls and automatically calls 911 within 60 seconds if the wearer doesn’t respond. The watch lasts three days per charge and pairs with wireless charging stands designed for… My Mom Lives Alone So I Gave Her an Apple Watch Ultra 3 That Calls 911 When She Falls
My Mom Lives Alone So I Gave Her an Apple Watch Ultra 3 That Calls 911 When She Falls
Key takeaways Falls cause one in four seniors injuries yearly, and poor hallway lighting is a major risk factor that bright LED lights can prevent. A nine dollar hallway light trim plus fifteen to twenty… My Dad Lives Alone, So I Added a $9 Hallway Light to Help Him See at Night
My Dad Lives Alone, So I Added a $9 Hallway Light to Help Him See at Night
Key takeaways Hotels aren’t required to have carbon monoxide detectors in guest rooms, and a study found 905 hotel guests were poisoned between 2005 and 2018, including 22 deaths. A portable battery-powered carbon monoxide alarm… Hotels Dont Always Have Carbon Monoxide Detectors This Portable Device Could Save Your Life
Hotels Dont Always Have Carbon Monoxide Detectors This Portable Device Could Save Your Life
Key takeaways Smart locks with keypads and app access help seniors avoid fumbling with physical keys, which increases fall risk when they’re distracted or bending down at the door. The Yale Assure Lock 2 lets… Your Parent Lives Alone Can They Even Get Back Inside If They Lose Their Keys
Your Parent Lives Alone Can They Even Get Back Inside If They Lose Their Keys
Three generations at the ballpark — grandparents settled in behind the backstop while Dad reads up on injury prevention. (Photo: GoldieCircle family archive) There is a picture almost every family kno…
If Your Grandchild Plays Sports Read This Young Athlete Safety
A denial letter feels like a door slamming shut. I want you to hear this clearly: it is not the end, and it is very often not the final answer. In my years of counseling, I saw a great many denials ov…
When You’re Denied — How to Appeal a Benefits Decision
“Ada, I think I qualify — but the paperwork terrifies me.” I heard that so many times. So let’s take the fear out of it. Once you know what to gather, applying is far more manageable than it looks. He…