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Nov9

Being Self-Employed is the New Retirement Trend

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Being Self-Employed is the New Retirement Trend

We may be getting older but we are not ready to quit yet!  The baby boomers have changed society’s expectations of every age and social norm. We may be slowly reaching retirement age. But many in this population intend to continue working while others would like to venture into a new business. A survey from AARP found 10 percent of workers ages 45 to 74 want to start a business and 15 percent of workers in this age range are already self-employed. That is 25%!

There are several successful entrepreneurs who own globally known brands that were founded by people of retirement age. Below is an infographic to show you this trend.  Read the rest of this entry →

Oct27

Fun and Interactive Smart Apps that Kids Will Surely Love!

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Fun and Interactive Smart Apps that Kids Will Surely Love!

Fun and Interactive Apps for KidsYou might have heard your kids or grandchildren beg for a smart tablet of their own. Some parents and grandparents alike are hesitant to allow kids to have them. They wonder if tablets or iPads are going to be good investment in a child’s growth and development. It can turn out to be a huge distraction in a child’s study habits for the first few weeks; playing with games all-day and all-night.

But if you’re a responsible parent and want to give your children an extra “something” that will cultivate values, engage learning with a sprinkle of entertainment, you can be very selective on the apps you wish to download for their enjoyment.  Read the rest of this entry →

Oct19

How to Help Aging Parents Live at Home

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How to Help Aging Parents Live at Home

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According to suggestions, 90 percent of the elderly population over the age of 65 state that they would prefer to stay in their current home as they age. Almost everybody in their prime years will choose to age in place rather than being sent to any institution or home care.

With the continuous emergence of digital technology that improves the quality of life of those aging, it is now feasible for the elderly to live conveniently while enjoying life in the comfort of their homes. Examples would be residential elevator lifts, wired and wireless tech gadgets such as cctv cameras for monitoring, smart watches and phones for constant medicine reminders, pedometers to monitor activities and many other technologies that caters the health and wellness of a person.  Read the rest of this entry →

Oct9

App Review: The Sleep Cycle Alarm

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App Review: The Sleep Cycle Alarm

 

Sleep Cycle App ReviewThese days, we spend drastic amount of time staring at our television or surfing the internet to pass our time. Sometimes, we tend to indulge ourselves and get lost in these activities. All of the sudden,  the time strikes two in the morning. And then, there’s a thing called work at eight in the morning. Time definitely flies fast when we’re having fun, eh?

Some people are willing to give up an hour of sleep just to watch their favorite late night show. Then wake up feeling agitated or restless the next morning. While there are some who would love to get at least 6-8 hours of quality sleep yet struggles to get it . Maybe it is because of  stress or due to health factors.

If you’re looking for an app to track your sleep patterns or simply aid you in waking up the next day feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, there are many apps that are up for grabs in the market. One of them is the Sleep Cycle alarm which is available for iOS and Android.  Read the rest of this entry →

Oct6

Things You and I Ought to Do to Improve Our Memory

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Things You and I Ought to Do to Improve Our Memory

I must admit, my memory is starting to catch up with my current age. I’m not going to lie but simple things such as misplacing my phone, failing to do a task or a chore and forgetting my passwords happens more often. Several checklists and to-do lists start to pile around my computer and work desk just to make sure I haven’t forgot anything to do on a particular day or week.

 

I’ve gathered and created a list of activities from various web sources on the things everybody should try to boost memory.  Here are some memory improvement activities to try:

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