Getting in and out of a vehicle can become a challenge as we age — stiff joints, balance issues, or limited leg strength can turn a simple trip to the grocery store into a struggle. The Able Life Auto Assist Grab Bar is designed to make that easier, giving older adults a safe, steady support handle whenever they need it. Now seniors can help themselves get in and out of cars. Continue reading Helping Seniors Get In and Out of Cars with Confidence
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Brix Jar Key: Easiest Jar Opener for Seniors with Arthritis
Discover why the Brix Original Jar Key is the world’s easiest jar opener for seniors and arthritis sufferers. No twisting, no strain — just pop and open! Continue reading Brix Jar Key: Easiest Jar Opener for Seniors with Arthritis
Gartic Phone: The Best Online Drawing Game for Grandparents and Grandkids in 2025
At Geezers, Gadgets and Gizmos, we love finding tech that strengthens the bond between seniors and the grandkids they love most. In an era where screens often isolate, “co-play” tech brings people together. Whether you live across the country or just across the street, shared games are an easy and meaningful way to stay connected. And when it comes to sparking joy and laughs, drawing games rule…especially Gartic Phone! It’sthe best drawing game for grandparents and grandkids. Continue reading Gartic Phone: The Best Online Drawing Game for Grandparents and Grandkids in 2025
Upcoming Podcast Guests: Leading Voices on Resilience and Senior Living
At Geezers, Gadgets and Gizmos, we’ve always believed that aging isn’t about slowing down — it’s about discovering new tools, new ideas, and new ways to live well. That’s why we’re excited to announce two exceptional Geezers, Gadgets and Gizmos Podcast guests, each bringing powerful insights about resilience, aging, and the decisions families face later in life. These conversations go beyond gadgets and technology. They address the deeper human questions about purpose, independence, resilience, and family support. Geezers Gadgets and Gizmos podcast guests Continue reading Upcoming Podcast Guests: Leading Voices on Resilience and Senior Living
The 2026 Independence Technology Report
For decades, conversations about aging have often focused on limitations. But something remarkable is happening quietly in homes across America: technology is helping older adults remain independent, curious, connected, and engaged longer than ever before. Independence technology for seniors is the mission of Geezers, Gadgets and Gizmos. Continue reading The 2026 Independence Technology Report
The Geezers Checklist: How to “Seniorize” Your Home for Independent Living
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