As usual it looks like technology development is racing ahead without much thought of the implications for society. The article below: Silicon Valley launches another bid to ‘hack’ aging, cheat death claims that we are made up of a stack of DNA source code just waiting to be hacked. I don’t think the analogy is […]
Yearly Archives: 2014
Just came across a potentially useful site, Truth in Aging “The honest truth about beauty & personal care products”
Age and beauty and personal care products
Here is great video: Isabel Allende: How to live passionately—no matter your age
Nice video – Isabel Allende: How to live passionately—no matter ...
I haven’t done it yet, but I should. Estate planning. I don’t have a mansion, financial empire or lots of cool stuff for people to inherit. But, I do want to spare relatives and friends big hassles when the inevitable happens. I read an article in the New York Times (as usual 🙂 ) and […]
Estate planning – Don’t procrastinate
This is an important topic. I wonder how many seniors know whether they have disability coverage and what it will and will not pay for. The following article discusses this topic and it also mentions an interesting website where you can learn more about insurance and compare companies. Here is a link to the […]
Article on disability insurance
There is an interesting article in the New York Times on the pros and cons of seniors living in a big city such as New York. One striking statistic cited in the article: According to New York city’s Department of Aging, “…The 60 -plus population increased 12.4 percent between 200 and 200. By 2030 it […]
Elderly New Yorkers, Here for the Duration
We have hand-picked items that seniors, caregivers, relatives and friends might find useful. All of these items are online in Amazon’s store. You can buy any of these items and you will be assured of the same quality experience you always have on Amazon. If you are a caregiver, younger relative or friend, you might […]
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Scams are a concern for everyone, especially seniors. I will be posting more information and links on this topic soon. For now, I’d like to provide you with the link to the AARP Fraudwatch site where you can learn more about scams: AARP Fraudwatch You can also download an e-book entitled “Protecting Yourself Online for […]
Scams that target seniors
Welcome to Pliny Lives! The purpose of this blog to to provide information, support, and products for seniors, their relatives, caregivers and friends. All of us grow old. In this increasingly complex world it can be very challenging for seniors. Many seniors live far from their relatives. Some seniors live alone or in assisted living. Technology […]