Aging Well: News & Insights for Seniors and Caregivers Voice-activated technology has revolutionized how people interact with their homes. Amazon’s Alexa-enabled devices, like the Echo Dot and Echo Show, can be especially beneficial for seniors suffering from dementia. Unlike other smart assistants, Alexa offers a screen-free, voice-activated experience, making it easier for those with memory challenges to access information, entertainment, and essential reminders with simple voice commands. Here are 7 ways Alexa can support and engage seniors with dementia. Is Alexa Good for Someone with Dementia? Many families wonder whether voice-activated technology is appropriate for a loved one living with…
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Aging Well: News & Insights for Seniors and Caregivers When evaluating health insurance options for retirement, it is common to focus immediately on the monthly premium. The price tag is the most visible number, and for those on a fixed income, it is often the most sensitive. However, in the world of insurance, the lowest price does not always equate to the best deal.Find Medicare Plans in 3 Easy StepsLet us help you navigate your Medicare journey True financial protection comes from understanding the relationship between the cost of the premium and the value of the coverage. Medicare Supplement plans,…
Aging Well: News & Insights for Seniors and Caregivers Choking is a serious and potentially life-threatening issue that becomes more common as we age. Older adults are at higher risk for choking due to changes in swallowing ability, chronic health conditions, and other factors. Swallowing difficulties — known medically as dysphagia — affect many older adults, especially those living with stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, or other neurological conditions. When swallowing becomes impaired, the risk of choking and aspiration increases, potentially leading to pneumonia, malnutrition, or dehydration. Understanding why seniors are more prone to choking and learning how to prevent it…
Health Watch: Wellness, Research & Healthy Living Tips Four words have echoed across every boardroom, dating app, and city street in the world: You should smile more.Anastasia Ryan has heard it her whole life, but perhaps never more than in a role where the people she was speaking to couldn’t see her at all. “The majority of what I did was over the phone, and I still had my supervisor coming through and making gestures that I needed to smile while on a call,” she says. “And then eventually, I was told that my facial expressions weren’t appropriate in the…
Business Insights: Global Markets, Strategy & Economic Trends ALISON BEARD: I’m Alison Beard. ADI IGNATIUS: I’m Adi Ignatius, and this is the HBR IdeaCast. ALISON BEARD: Adi, what was your New Year’s resolution for 2026? ADI IGNATIUS: We do more predictions than resolutions. I have lots of predictions, but I guess my ongoing resolution for the year is to launch a book project. ALISON BEARD: Ooh, that sounds exciting. I can’t wait to read it. Mine was a little bit simpler. It was trying for a dry January, which I mostly stuck to, though I had a sneaky glass of…
Game On: Sports News, Highlights & Commentary Growing up in the Hayward Hills, just south of Oakland, California, Mallory Duncan lived a hybrid lifestyle throughout his childhood. Weekdays were spent at school, avoiding homework, disrupting class and getting in trouble. Weekends at Alpine Meadows, a ski resort on the north-west shores of Lake Tahoe, were for jumping off cliffs and skiing powder with friends. Every Sunday he would have dinner at his grandad’s house, watch football and listen to jazz.“I’ve come to accept that I don’t always fit into the ski industry,” says Duncan, a professional skier, award-winning film-maker, entrepreneur…
Game On: Sports News, Highlights & Commentary Australia will make an embarrassing group-stage exit from the Men’s T20 World Cup after Zimbabwe’s match against Ireland was rained off. Defeats to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka left Australia on two points from their first three matches and needing multiple results to work in their favour for them to have any chance of reaching the Super 8s. Australia required Zimbabwe to lose to Ireland on Tuesday, but the match was abandoned without any play to see Zimbabwe earn the point required for them to secure a top-two finish in Group B. Zimbabwe move…
Game On: Sports News, Highlights & Commentary Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureIce hockey: Italy’s Damian Clara is keeping his side in this game against Switzerland. The goalkeeper has made 30 saves so far. Philipp Kurashev and Daniel Mantenuto are penalised for roughing after the pair get in each other’s face. The second period buzzer goes.ShareHere are some pictures of the heavy snowfall that has led to event delays in Livingo:Event staff work to clear snow before the delayed women’s snowboard slopestyle final with a sign announcing the postponement. Photograph: David Davies/PAAthletes make their…
City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates Alderman Kurtis Purtee Appointed to National League of Cities Public Safety and Crime Prevention Federal Advocacy Committee Savannah — The City of Savannah is proud to announce that Alderman Kurtis Purtee has been appointed to serve on the National League of Cities (NLC) 2026 Public Safety and Crime Prevention (PSCP) Federal Advocacy Committee. Alderman Purtee was elected to a one-year term and will help provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal advocacy agenda and policy priorities on critical public safety issues facing local governments nationwide. These priorities include disaster preparedness…
Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPS) Update: The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System’s Department of Specialized Instruction offers Preschool Intervention (PSI) services to support young children who may be experiencing developmental delays. Early identification and support can make a meaningful difference in helping children succeed when they enter kindergarten and beyond. If you have concerns about your child’s development, the district encourages families to contact PSI to learn more about Child Find Screening services. These screenings help identify areas where a child may benefit from additional support and connect families with appropriate resources. Developmental Areas We Monitor PSI focuses…