I just started a page with information and links to low-cost or free snow removal for seniors. It is a work in progress and I will keep updating it. Click here to see the Snow Removal Seniors page
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I posted about this a while back but I wanted to remind everyone of how useful this is. Erik A. Dewey came up with a simple idea that can make your life much easier. He calls it The Big Book of Everything MK II The idea is this. He has prepared an Excel spreadsheet with […]
The Big Book of Everything is a Big Help
There are two useful articles in the “Your Money” section of the New York Times. The first discusses strategies in finding a location to retire. Finding a Retirement Haven to Suit You The second explores a major issue for seniors, finding good dental care. Long-in-the-Tooth Dental Advice
Information on retirement planning and dental care
I couldn’t resist posting this. Something spectacular is happening right now and on Wednesday. A small spacecraft will attempt to land on a comet and we can watch it live. The mother spacecraft is called Rosetta. On Wednesday it will release a small lander called Philae and it will land on Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. It is orbiting […]
Something amazing – Check it out
The Home Instead Senior Care network has developed a guide to help families prepare for aging. The title refers to the idea that ideally when children are 40 years old and parents are 70 years old they should start to engage in dialogue to prepare an action plan for aging. Even if you aren’t currently in these […]
A new guide “The 40-70 Rule: An Action Plan ...
Greetings everyone, You may have noticed that the home page of Pliny Lives was not displaying correctly. We were testing some new software. The problem is now corrected.
Sorry about the glitch on the home page
Here is another useful link with information on Open Enrollment: Open Enrollment Center
Reminder: Open enrollment in Medicare continues until December 7th
Today’s New York Times Science Section has a very good article on the dangers of falls to seniors. Click on the link below to read the article: Steps to Avoid an Accident
Falls – How to prevent them
If you are reviewing your Medicare options you might want to read the following articles in today’s Daily News: Master these Medicare terms to better understand your coverage Decision Time: Review your Medicare options during open enrollment How to fix the problem of Medigap Denied a Medicare claim? Remain persistent You can compare plans […]
Useful articles on Medicare in the New York Daily News
Click the link below to see some simple ways you can make food taste better during cooking. Ten Simple Tips to Make Food Taste Better
Ten Simple Tips to Make Food Taste Better from America’s ...
It seems that every day I read about someone who thinks they can cheat death and live forever. Last weekend’s New York Times Sunday magazine was dedicated to aging. There are some interesting articles in it. This article from msn.com caught my eye: Can You Freeze the Aging Process? It seems that there are some […]
Freezing STEM Cells?
I hear this question a lot and I decided to do some research. Here is what I found: It all depends on several factors: 1) What phone are you used to? What type of computer do you prefer to use? If you use Macs and Apple products then an iPhone might be best. The main […]
What is the best smart phone for seniors?
Click here to see products from the Pliny Lives Seniors Store
Great products for Seniors, Boomers, and their Caregivers
Here is a nice, concise web page with information on high blood pressure: What Is High Blood Pressure?
High Blood pressure?
When you read information for seniors so much of it is related to health, money, retirement, and so on. A very important part of the support that seniors need comes from social interactions with friends and relatives. Here are some tips that can help seniors live a more active and fulfilling social life: Never Too […]
The Social Life of Seniors is important – Finding new ...
Please click on the link to read the article on Medicare open enrollment. Medicare’s open enrollment period is health care’s Groundhog Day If you have questions… Ask Phil, the Medicare Maven Open enrollment for Medicare begins Wednesday, Oct. 15, and with that will come the familiar deluge of promotions and conflicting advice about how […]
Excellent article on open enrollment and Medicare
Everyone needs to have regular dental checkups and this becomes even more important for seniors. Please read the following excellent article By Adina Wingate For the Arizona Daily Star: Dental care ranks as a top concern for seniors Every senior needs to think about how they will pay for dental care. For example, according to Wingate’s […]
Dental care for seniors
If you have reached your 65th birthday you need to apply for Medicare. Click here to find out how to apply for Medicare
How to apply for Medicare
This is the first time I’ve seen this word – Presbycusis. Well I guess it will come to all of us, it is hearing loss that occurs with age. Here are some links with information: Presbycusis is hearing loss associated with aging Information on age-related hearing loss from MedlinePlus
Presbycusis – ???? – Age-related hearing loss
The following article from the Dermatology Times has some good information related to skin and aging. Skin anti-aging guidelines: What’s right at what age? Here are some important points: Protect yourself from the Sun and its UV radiation! Use alcohol in moderation and quit smoking. Exercise and keep fit.