I am reviewing my thoughts on the use and value of aging in place technology. We may be trying to avoid the wrong crisis. To date most in home tech is conceived to report to family members and maybe an ambulance – reacting to crisis. Or we may dream home collected data, possibly integrated … [Read more...]
Why is “wellness” “corporate”?
March 6, 2013 By
This Washington Post article and a recent Kojo Nnamdi talk show has me thinking about methods and benefits of “wellness”. Wellness includes pro-active health screening to catch problems before they grow serious and raising awareness but key elements are usually what most of us call … [Read more...]
Reading Glasses to Skin the Cat
August 7, 2012 By
I often talk in metaphors. Lately I have been talking about the cheap reading glasses I get at the drug store. They help me describe the complexity of aging issues and solutions. I need the glasses to read when the light is low, when the type is small and when the contrast is poor. I don’t … [Read more...]
Recent Press
January 24, 2012 By
I am remiss. I don’t have a PRESS button my site or blog. Some friends asked me recently about a couple articles in which I have been quoted. As many of my lovely and dear friends and supporters do – these folks chastised me for not making more of these opportunities to toot my own … [Read more...]
Do you need copies?
September 27, 2011 By
In the early and mid nineties when I was the sole home modifications focused contractor in the DC area I used to ask this question when giving presentations to consumers and more traditional senior senior providers. I was drawing a comparison to home mods as an innovation akin to the advent of the … [Read more...]
