If you’ve clicked on any website lately, and I do mean any website, you’ve probably seen that they have updated their privacy policy and they really want you to read it. The update is usually plastered in your face with a prompt that requires you to click on it in order to go about your business surfing the web.Why are websites so adamant about sharing their shiny new update with you? Why are they all updating their privacy policies at the same time? Why should I even care?Here’s what you need to know… Read more →

Have you heard of ‘Geriatric Technophobia’? It’s exactly what it sounds like — it’s the fear seniors have of technology. And no, we’re not talking about the fear of robots taking over the world. We’re talking about a fear of all the technology that many of us take for granted. That means computers, smartphones, and basically any other kind of technology you can imagine that has been invented in the last 20-ish years.Chances are, you know someone in your life who is like this. They refuse to own a … Read more →

Falls in the bathroom are a common occurrence, especially among the elderly. It’s a terrifying prospect for seniors because it can mean the end of their independence, but as we’ve mentioned before, it isn’t just the elderly that can suffer, or even die, as a result of slipping in the tub.There are some really great things you can do in the bathroom to make it fall-proof. Nonslip floor mats, handrails, and night lights can keep people of all ages steady on their feet. But, if you’re only focusing on slip… Read more →

There are a lot of great tips out there on how to keep your home safe from burglars. We’ve even shared these kinds of tips before!Those tips are great for all year round, but it’s important to bring up home security tips again when the weather starts getting nice. That’s because crime rates rise as the temperatures rise. It’s true of all crime, which includes theft.Absolutely follow all our tips for keeping your home safe during the fall and winter, but make sure you pay extra attention to these tip… Read more →

When you think about protecting your home, you probably think about the locks on your doors and the doorbell camera that’s positioned just outside your front door. If you’ve read our blog before, you know it can mean other things too, like drawing the curtains and lighting the outside of your property. Unfortunately, you’ve got more to worry about than a burglar who’s looking for things to steal inside your home.Burglars can steal your information too. That’s why we don’t just focus on home security… Read more →