Aging in place is not a default — it’s a design decision. That’s where the Geezers, Gadgets and Gizmos Checklist: How to “Seniorize” Your Home for Independent Living comes in. It helps you evaluate whether your home supports independence, safety, mobility, and long-term function. Use it as a planning tool — not a panic list. Continue reading The Geezers Checklist: How to “Seniorize” Your Home for Independent Living
Reverse Engineering Your Life: The Real Plan for Aging in Place
Aging in place sounds comforting. Familiar. Sensible. But what if it isn’t a plan at all? In our latest episode of Geezers, Gadgets and Gizmos – The Podcast, I conversed with educator and strategist Scott Fulton to explore a more strategic approach to longevity — one that goes far beyond grab bars and renovations. Instead of reacting to decline, Scott challenges us to reverse engineer our lives. Continue reading Reverse Engineering Your Life: The Real Plan for Aging in Place
Brooks Addiction Walker 2 for Seniors
If you’re over 55, choosing a walking shoe isn’t about trends. It’s about joint protection, stability, shock absorption and confidence on hard surfaces. In this Brooks Addiction Walker 2 review for seniors, we evaluated the shoe from the perspective of someone who lives with severe osteoarthritis at age 77. This isn’t a gym test. It’s a real-world stability test. Continue reading Brooks Addiction Walker 2 for Seniors
How Independence Is Lost and What Actually Helps Older Adults Stay Mobile
Loss of independence doesn’t usually happen all at once. It happens quietly — through small changes in mobility, confidence, environment, and expectations. In this special written edition of Geezers Gadgets and Gizmos, host Garrison Leykam interviews Dr. Thomas Gill, one of the nation’s leading experts on aging, mobility, and functional decline, to unpack how independence is lost and what actually helps older adults stay mobile. Continue reading How Independence Is Lost and What Actually Helps Older Adults Stay Mobile
Geezers Gadgets and Gizmos Return Visit to WFSB-TV Channel 3
A big “thank you” to Scot Haney (Hartford Advocate’s Best News Personality in Connecticut for 12 consecutive years) and Kara Sundlun (three-time Emmy Award-winning journalist) for Geezers Gadgets and Gizmos Return Visit to WFSB-TV Channel 3! Here are the products we presented. Continue reading Geezers Gadgets and Gizmos Return Visit to WFSB-TV Channel 3
Geezers Gadgets and Gizmos on Great Day Connecticut
We’ve been invited back to WFSB-TV Channel 3 on Friday January 30th to appear on Great Day Connecticut. Scot Haney (Hartford Advocate’s Best News Personality in Connecticut for 12 consecutive years) and Kara Sundlun (three-time Emmy Award-winning journalist) will interview Garrison and Alyson about the latest products helping seniors live quality lives. Tune in to see Geezers Gadgets and Gizmos on Great Day Connecticut again! Continue reading Geezers Gadgets and Gizmos on Great Day Connecticut
Launching Geezers, Gadgets and Gizmos – The Podcast: A New Series on Aging, Independence, and Mobility
Geezers, Gadgets and Gizmos – The Podcast is a YouTube-first interview series that delivers honest, intelligent conversations about aging, independence, mobility, and quality of life. Continue reading Launching Geezers, Gadgets and Gizmos – The Podcast: A New Series on Aging, Independence, and Mobility
Moodooy Bed Rail for Seniors
If you’ve ever woken up, swung your legs toward the edge of the bed, and thought, “This feels like an Olympic qualifying round,” you’re not alone. In our latest Geezers, Gadgets and Gizmos episode, I put on a fake beard, channel Rip Van Geezer, and tackle a very real problem facing seniors, caregivers, and post-surgical patients: getting out of bed safely, confidently, and without fear of falling.
Enter the Moodooy Bed Rail for Seniors — a simple, sturdy assistive device that quietly restores independence right where the day begins. Continue reading Moodooy Bed Rail for Seniors
Top Tech Tools to Enhance Seniors’ Quality of Life
Tech used to be all about younger people. Headphones the size of dinner plates, watches that tell you everything except the time, and apps that remind you to breathe. Meanwhile, the rest of us were just trying to open a jar without dislocating a shoulder. But times are changing. Seniors — yes, the same folks who once thought Bluetooth was a dental condition — are now leading the tech revolution. From wearables to voice assistants, technology is becoming the ultimate sidekick for living smarter, safer, and a whole lot bolder. Continue reading Top Tech Tools to Enhance Seniors’ Quality of Life
Vaunn Medical Adjustable Bathtub Safety Rail
For many older adults and caregivers, stepping in and out of the bathtub can feel like walking a tightrope — one slip away from a serious fall. The Vaunn Medical Adjustable Bathtub Safety Rail offers a simple, affordable, and life-changing solution. Designed with sturdy stainless steel construction and an easy-to-install adjustable clamp, this sleek white grab bar provides dependable stability exactly where it’s needed most: at the edge of your tub. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, managing mobility challenges, or just want extra peace of mind, the Vaunn safety rail transforms your bathroom into a safer, more confident space for daily independence. Continue reading Vaunn Medical Adjustable Bathtub Safety Rail