Aging without Family – It’s Not as Scary as You Think!

Aging without Family – It’s Not as Scary as You Think!

A growing number of Americans are retiring and aging without a spouse or adult children to help them. In fact, research by Dr. Maria Torroella Carney, chief of geriatric and palliative medicine at Northwell Health in Great Neck, New York, states that 22% of people over 65 are “solo seniors” or “elder orphans.” And that number is only going up. In 2016, Carol Marak set out to make life easier for these people. She started the Elder Orphans Facebook…

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Resources to Simplify Your Life

Resources to Simplify Your Life

How many activities and responsibilities do you manage in a day? Whether you’re running a business, juggling family priorities, or both, tools and resources help simplify daily life. As a daily money management and organization professional, True Assisting proudly offers these resources to simplify your life. Many of them we use ourselves. And we’ve included some book suggestions, too. We love books! Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click…

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Amazon Echo Makes Life Easier for Seniors and Caregivers

Amazon Echo Makes Life Easier for Seniors and Caregivers

Alexa’s capabilities are seemingly endless, and they’re expanding all the time. In addition to being a great way to keep yourself organized, entertain your kids, and find your favorite songs, Alexa has many benefits for seniors and caregivers. While Alexa is not a replacement for a caregiver and safety must always be the first consideration, using Alexa to support caregiver roles can be tremendously helpful. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission…

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