What if the biggest obstacle to aging well isn’t physical? What if it’s the story we’ve been told about what aging means? In this episode of Geezers, Gadgets and Gizmos – The Podcast, Garrison sits down with Ashton Applewhite—author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism and one of the most influential voices challenging how society thinks about aging. And what she reveals is both simple—and deeply unsettling: Much of what we believe about aging isn’t fact. It’s bias. Continue reading Ageism and Aging: The Story We’ve Been Told and Why It’s Wrong
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Aging in Place Is America’s Most Important Housing Trend
There was a time when “retirement living” meant leaving. Leaving the home. Leaving the neighborhood. Leaving, in subtle ways, a version of yourself behind. Today, that idea is being quietly—and firmly—rejected. Across the United States, a growing number of older adults are choosing something different: They are choosing to stay. This is what we now call aging in place—but the phrase doesn’t quite capture what’s really happening. This isn’t just a housing decision. It’s a redefinition of independence. Continue reading Aging in Place Is America’s Most Important Housing Trend
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 key: I stopped focusing on food altogether. Continue reading Weight Loss for Seniors Without Dieting: Why Counting Calories Fails After 60
5 Simple Tech Tools That Help Older Adults Stay Independent
Let’s be honest. Most people don’t want to “learn technology.” They want things to work:
- They want to turn on a light without getting up.
- Call someone without fumbling through menus.
- Feel safe going for a walk.
- Stay connected without frustration.
The good news is this: Some of the most helpful technology available today is also the simplest. Continue reading 5 Simple Tech Tools That Help Older Adults Stay Independent
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
The New Golden Age of Aging: Why Technology Is Changing Life After 60
For much of modern history, society has framed aging as a gradual narrowing of life—fewer options, reduced mobility, and increasing dependence on others. Today, something fundamentally different is unfolding. We are entering a new golden age of aging—driven not by wishful thinking, but by the rapid evolution of technology that supports independence, connection, and quality of life. Technology for seniors aging in place is here and quality of life is reaping the benefits. Continue reading The New Golden Age of Aging: Why Technology Is Changing Life After 60
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