Moore’s Law less applicable
Moore’s Law of computing is a rule of thumb that says that the number of transistors in a processor will double every two years due to advancements in…
Month: June 2017
The right time for life insurance
Life insurance can be a tricky subject depending on what stage of life a person finds themselves in. Variables such as term limits, whole life policies,…
The Rise of drones: Here to stay
During the past several years, mainstream drones have gone from a somewhat geeky niche hobby to a full-on pop culture phenomenon. A recent report by FAA…
Over 50 and back in the kitchen for fun and nutrition
After a lifetime of cooking for a family, seniors can find themselves happily in the kitchen again. In fact, cooking can actually be fun when there are no…
Care Giving By the Numbers
Home health agencies 4,742,500 Nursing homes 1,383,700 Hospices 1,244,500 Residential care communities 713,300 Adult day service centers 273,200 Total…
Stresses of seniors caring for elderly parents
When finally mom or dad goes to a nursing home, adult children begin a whole new life journey, with new responsibilities, fears and sadness all welling up…
Going gnatty
Summer gnats driving you gbatty? Here’s how to get rid of them: First, figure out how they are getting in. Check windows, window seals, doors, etc. It is…
Is it too dangerous for your kids to play outside?
With the exception of the last two generations in the U.S., it is safe to say that every child since the beginning of time was able to play outside alone….
Girls ages 13-14: Brace yourself
You know it’s coming: those teen years when kids go crazy. If you think that your sensible, sweet 11-year-old won’t turn into a beast at age 13, think…
How to teach boys to be responsible
It is possible to reach adulthood and be irresponsible – many do – but it is a painful life that gets increasingly worse. Steven Stosny, a clinical…