Tag Archives: Aging Well

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: The Can Opener That Does the Work for You

There are certain kitchen gadgets we use without giving them much thought. Until they become difficult to use. The manual can opener is a perfect example. Clamp it onto the can. Squeeze the handles. Start turning. Keep turning. Readjust it when it slips. And hope the little wheel actually makes it all the way around. For many of us, that’s merely annoying. But if your hands aren’t as strong as they once were—or twisting and gripping just aren’t as comfortable anymore—that simple can of soup can suddenly become a surprisingly stubborn opponent. That’s why this week’s Geezers, Gadgets and Gizmos Product Spotlight caught our attention. Continue reading PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: The Can Opener That Does the Work for You →

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE ALARM CLOCK?

For most of our lives, an alarm clock had one job: wake us up. You put it on the nightstand, set the time, went to sleep and hoped you hadn’t accidentally set it for 6:30 PM. That was pretty much the entire relationship. Then along came the smartphone. Continue reading WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE ALARM CLOCK? →