Tag Archives: #HealthyAging

Falling Forward: The Real Science of Resilience and Aging Well

What if resilience isn’t about bouncing back — but about learning how to move forward? In this episode of Geezers, Gadgets and Gizmos – The Podcast Garrison sits down with Dr. Keith Bellizzi, Professor of Gerontology at the University of Connecticut and author of Falling Forward: The New Science of Resilience and Personal Transformation, to explore what resilience really means — especially as we age. Continue reading Falling Forward: The Real Science of Resilience and Aging Well

How Seniors Can Safely Use YouTube to Learn Almost Anything

There’s something quietly remarkable about YouTube. What once felt like a place for entertainment has become, in many ways, one of the most accessible learning platforms ever created. From repairing a leaky faucet to learning gentle stretching routines, from understanding Medicare basics to rediscovering a long-forgotten hobby—almost anything you might want to learn is there. For seniors, especially those focused on maintaining independence, that’s not just convenient. It’s empowering. But like any powerful tool, YouTube works best when you know how to use it wisely. Let’s walk through how to make it both useful—and safe. Continue reading How Seniors Can Safely Use YouTube to Learn Almost Anything

Weight Loss for Seniors Without Dieting: Why Counting Calories Fails After 60

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 keyI stopped focusing on food altogether. Continue reading Weight Loss for Seniors Without Dieting: Why Counting Calories Fails After 60

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

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