Light switches, TV remote controls and even house keys could become a thing of the past thanks to brain-computer interface (BCI) technology being developed in Europe that lets users perform everyday tasks with thoughts alone.
When the dust from the economic crisis settles, young men and women will be more broke than they were a year ago, while their parents and grandparents - although financially damaged - will control an even greater share of the spending power.
"Seriously, cool and beautiful," writes Chazzy. She's talking about two universal design inspired homes featured in the New York Times. Both remodels show that accessible can be beautiful.
“…with the rising tide of tech-savvy baby boomers on the verge of cresting into retirement, broadband is poised to be one of a handful of critical tools necessary for aging seniors in the 21st-century.”
With the stock market in turmoil and housing in a slump, appliance manufacturers are taking the long view and retooling their offerings for aging baby…
House calls are a crucial resource when the goal is to keep frail older folks in their own homes - and home-based care can help save significant dollars that are currently being spent unnecessarily.
With people living longer and delaying starting families, the Baby Boomer generation, also termed as the Sandwich Generation or Generation S, are finding themselves caught in a unique intergenerational mix in the family. The following are a few of the stress factors that affect the sandwich generation.
