Alert for our readers: Several hand soaps and related hygiene products sold nationwide — including at Walmart — have been voluntarily recalled due to contamination with Burkholderia cepacia, a bacterium that can cause serious infections and, in vulnerable people, life-threatening sepsis. This recall was announced on August 8, 2025, and affects products distributed across the…
As Texans mark the anniversary of Hurricane Beryl, the spotlight is on how Texas seniors were left dangerously exposed. When the power failed, many older adults endured the heat without air conditioning, oxygen, or refrigerated medications. It highlighted the growing risk for seniors during natural disasters, such as Beryl. When Hurricane Beryl tore through the…
In a shocking move that has already sent shockwaves through retirement communities and local Bob Evans parking lots, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced a new senior driving license law, effective July 2025. According to the regulation (which no one has confirmed or signed), all drivers aged 70 and up must pass a…
There are widespread concerns about digital privacy with technology companies, and Google is often at the center of these discussions. This article explores several privacy issues related to Google products and offers guidance, especially for seniors, on protecting their personal information. Unreported Microphone in Google Nest Devices A significant privacy issue arose when users discovered…
I always tell my children, “I don’t want anything for Christmas. Spend it on your kids. I have everything I need.” I said the same thing this holiday season, albeit with less resolve. What they didn’t know was that I was in a deep financial hole, victimized by a targeted scam that siphoned a significant…
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