You want to walk the dog. You might like to browse at a flea market or go to the local fair.Simple pursuits, yet painful, and maybe impossible. When mobility decreases with age or disease, the world gets smaller. Dutch designer Barbara Alink thought about all of these issues when her mother needed a mobility device and refused to use walkers or rolling chairs. So Alink … [Read more...] about Bike without pedals lets you walk with wheels
Retirement
Business reimagined: Paint-by-number is back
Paint-by-number kits were first developed in 1950 by an artist named Dan Robbins, who pitched the idea to his boss, Max S. Klein, owner of the Palmer Paint Company in Michigan, according to Segmation.com. Klein marketed and promoted them and the company sold 12 million kits by proclaiming that anyone could be an artist. The kits were derided back then as kitschy art for … [Read more...] about Business reimagined: Paint-by-number is back
Seniors feel the impact of isolation
If you're an older adult, there's a good chance that social isolation is getting to you in a big way.Distancing and quarantine have damaged the mental and physical health of seniors, according to the New York Times. Reduced physical activity and decreased interaction with others that came with social distancing took a significant toll, resulting in decreases in mobility and … [Read more...] about Seniors feel the impact of isolation
Paint-by-number is back (and way cooler than before)
You remember those paint-by-number kits? Just put the right paint on the right number and you were supposed to end up with a great painting?Paint-by-number kits were first developed in 1950 by an artist named Dan Robbins, who pitched the idea to his boss, Max S. Klein, owner of the Palmer Paint Company in Michigan, according to Segmation.com. Klein marketed and promoted them … [Read more...] about Paint-by-number is back (and way cooler than before)
Vacation spots for seniors
These days, airplane travel is both complicated and uncomfortable. But if you endure the travel, the destination can be great. Here are some destinations that won't force you into quarantines by foreign governments, and all of them have the added bonus of being senior-friendly:* Key West. A sunny, dreamy locale with lots of comfy places and things to do. Check out airbnb.com, … [Read more...] about Vacation spots for seniors