I attended T-Mobile's virtual Tech Experience to learn how their 5G technology will benefit adults 55+. It was fun, futuristic, and educational sort of like the Carousel of Progress at Disneyland only updated. What is 5G Technology? When cell phones first came into being they were the first generation of wireless technology. (1G) Each generation is usually determined by … [Read more...]
Improve Your Cognitive Function & Memory with Online Games
Nowadays, we are surrounded by numerous forms of entertainment. And virtually any of them is available on the Internet, including, of course, online games. They are a great way to forget about everyday worries and have fun - right? But there’s a little-known benefit of online games: they are also a great mental workout! If you’ve never been interested in playing video … [Read more...]
3 Creative Projects Born Out of the Pandemic
The pandemic in the United States was epic and took a toll on many people's mental states. But it also encouraged innovation. Here are 3 creative projects that helped others stay busy in lockdown and cope. 1. Meet Robin and Lonny Kocina I talked to Robin over Zoom. She designed a creative project for a company called 'Post and Paint.' People can send in a favorite photo … [Read more...]
Have You Ever Tried Playing Pickleball?
There are two key things in life that seem to inherently become difficult as we age and particularly once we pass 50. (Well, okay, there might be more than 2 things that become more difficult ... but I'm only discussing two). Let's face it, for many of us, Maintaining our social circle as we age, is tricky and quite frankly, difficult. And making new friends after 50 can … [Read more...]
What is Mah Jongg? And How it’s Built a Sisterhood for Women
2 Bam. 4 Crak. 9 Dot. You may be asking what are these combinations of numbers and strange words? Some of you know exactly what I'm referring to, for those of you who are new to these terms, let me introduce you to the Chinese-inspired gaming phenomenon called Mah Jongg. How the game came to America Mah Jongg lore states that the game crossed the Pacific Ocean from … [Read more...]
