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Better Bra for Older Women

Our Longevity Explorers have been engaged in a brainstorming session about bra's for older adults — ignited by a challenge from explorer Marly.

Listen to: "Better Bra for Older Women"

 

Marly bra design

 

Accepting Aging; Deciding Not to Drive

Listen to a nice casual conversation among the Cincinnati Longevity Explorers about handling aging in general, and the challenges of telling a loved one that they shouldn’t be driving anymore.

Listen to: "Accepting Aging; Deciding Not to Drive"

 

Cincinnati explorers

 

Jan 2020 AARP

AARP has many products and services, and Ms. Darlene Reza Rossi, Associate Director for Community Outreach in RI provided a useful overview and answered many questions for the Providence Longevity Explorer Circle.

Listen to: "Jan 2020 AARP"

 

AARP at Providence Longevity Explorer meeting

 

Jitterbug Flip Phone: Evaluated @ Passavant

The Passavant Explorers were interested in options for friends in need of a cell phone, but not interested in learning to use a smart phone. We spent some time interacting with the Jitterbug Flip - our opinions are listed below.  

Listen to: "Jitterbug Flip Phone: Evaluated @ Passavant"

 

Jack with the Jitterbug phone

 

Suit Yourself: Different Pill Boxes Meet Different Needs

Saratoga Retirement Community Explorers discuss the pros and cons of a variety of pill storage and dispensing devices.

Listen to: "Suit Yourself: Different Pill Boxes Meet Different Needs"

 

pill boxes

 

I Use a Daily Check-in Call App

Explorer Sanae tells about an app that provides a check-in call daily or weekly.  

Listen to: "I Use a Daily Check-in Call App"

 

daily check-in

 

Ways to Make One's Legacy Meaningful

Explorer Lynn is first to respond to the question, what is a legacy?

Listen to: "Ways to Make One's Legacy Meaningful"

 

legacy

 

Medicine Containers Challenge Older Hands

Explorer Diana tells the group about the difficulty she has opening a bottle of commercial pain relief pills.

Listen to: "Medicine Containers Challenge Older Hands"

 

medicine containers

 

How Judy Packs Her Pills for Travel

Explorer Judy tells the group about how she manages her pills, especially for travel.

Listen to: "How Judy Packs Her Pills for Travel"

 

pill for travel

 

Serene Innovations TV Soundbox @ Passavant

The Test Pilots/Passavant Community Longevity Explorers Circle evaluated the product "TV Soundbox" at their January 2020 meeting. Here are the results.

Listen to: "Serene Innovations TV Soundbox @ Passavant"

 

Passavant Circle members are evaluating a new TV Soundbox

 

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