If you’re searching for weight loss for seniors without dieting, you’re not alone—and you’re not wrong to be frustrated. There comes a moment—if you’re paying attention—when you realize something important: you’re doing everything right. In my case, that means regular visits with my primary care physician, a cardiologist keeping an eye on an aneurysm, and a surgeon tracking osteoarthritis. That’s responsible living. And yet—for most of my life—I’ve struggled with weight. Not casually. Persistently. Which is why what happened recently caught even me off guard: I lost 22 pounds in less than three weeks. No diet. I didn’t count calories. There was no self-obsession with food. Instead, I found something that I can only describe as a golden key: I stopped focusing on food altogether. Continue reading Weight Loss for Seniors Without Dieting: Why Counting Calories Fails After 60
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The Story Behind Geezers, Gadgets and Gizmos: How It All Began
What happens when lived experience meets curiosity… and a camera starts rolling? That’s exactly how Geezers, Gadgets and Gizmos was born. Here’s the Geezers Gadgets and Gizmos origin story. Continue reading The Story Behind Geezers, Gadgets and Gizmos: How It All Began
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
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
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
Nomo Smart Care Essential Care Kit
When aging at home is the goal, you need a way to stay independent and safe without giving up dignity. Enter the Nomo Smart Care Essential Care Kit. At around $200, it promises plug-and-play monitoring for older adults — no cameras, no complicated installs, just one system that covers motion, sound, and wearable tags. Continue reading Nomo Smart Care Essential Care Kit