Remember last year’s blog post on “The New World of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids”? For a long time, hearing aids required a doctor’s prescription and hundreds to thousands of dollars. And those dollars frequently came out of the user’s pocket, since…
Category: Older Adults
Biking with a Disability
Remember our September 23 article, “Hiking in a Wheelchair”? Here’s another post for readers who love autumn and outdoor recreation. If you haven’t been on a bicycle since you reached driver’s-license age, you’re missing out. Bikes get you around faster…
Aging in Place: How Digital Technology Can Help
September is Healthy Aging Month. Today’s article touches on three aspects of healthy aging: minimizing transition stress; minimizing financial stress; and self-care. The U.S. senior population continues to grow; and so does the number of seniors who want to “age…
Autumn Is on Its Way: Preparing for Cooler Weather 🍂
The brains behind this blog are all Gulf Coast residents, so we empathize if you’ve had more than enough of summer. In some places, summer is the most beautiful season: in the southeastern U.S., it’s mostly one long slog of…
Partnership Success Stories: Never Too Late to Learn
Among ESGH’s senior-adult programs is BridgingApps’ Did You Know–On the Go series, which brings hands-on technology training to local community centers. Today, two of our team members share their experiences with On the Go. (Thanks also to the Consumer Technology…
STEAR: State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry
Hurricane season officially begins on June 1, and many Houstonians are already preparing and bracing. All predictions for 2024 indicate an “active” season: 54 percent chance of at least one hurricane landing somewhere along the Texas Gulf Coast, and a…
How to Recognize and Avoid a Scam
Scam: (n) a fraudulent or deceptive act or operation. (v) (1) to deceive and defraud. (v) (2) to obtain something, such as money, by a scam. –Merriam-Webster.com Such dictionary definitions don’t begin to capture the emotional pain of realizing one…
Love Furry Friends: Pets and Assisted Living – A World of Options
In recognition of Valentine’s Day this month, we dedicate this post to all who have love to share with animals. One tip for health and long life: adopt a pet. People who share their homes with animals have less depression,…
Getting a New Device
Some people love trying out new digital devices. Others see only a nightmare plunge into alien territory. But whether approached eagerly or reluctantly, new technology is a fact of life, and few people can ignore it forever. If you tend…
BridgingApps Reviewed App | My H-E-B
BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: My H-E-B app allows users to create a shopping list, place an order and pick up items at H-E-B. The app and service are great for caregivers, busy moms, individuals…