The word ergonomics comes from the Greek words “ergon” (work), and “nomoi” (natural laws)—it’s the science of making our environment work well with the ‘laws’ set by our body and its physical capabilities. But as we get older, the ‘laws’ that our body sets start to change, and that alters the way we work, see, […]
Continue ReadingUniting consumers and in-home healthcare technology providers isn’t just a two-way street, it’s the intersection where consumers, insurance providers, employers, eldercare agencies, and caregivers come together to get these vital technologies to the people that can use them to enjoy a healthier, happier, and more independent lifestyle. As a home caregiver, you can take the […]
Continue ReadingWinter doesn’t grip San Francisco in the same way as it does much of the country. We don’t have to shovel ourselves out from under the snow and “sub zero” is a temperature for ice cream, not a plausible description of the weather conditions. That said, some years are worse than others—this one being an […]
Continue ReadingFor a millennial who grew up speaking the language of the Internet, having watched it evolve from the roughly hewn websites of the nineties to the seductive, cinematic pages that we enjoy today, it’s very easy to recognize an email or website that feels “legitimate” or “normal.” But for older generations who didn’t grow up […]
Continue ReadingMan is a pattern-seeking creature. It’s built into humanity, a function of evolution. We form shapes out of randomness and make faces from shadows and mountains on a cold and distant moon. Evolutionary psychologists think our capacity—some would say need—to do so springs from having to spot the movement of predators or prey on a […]
Continue ReadingAs we get older, it’s so easy for some of those simple, everyday activities, like finding transportation and picking up groceries, to become frustrating and tedious tasks. Luckily, if you live in the Bay Area, there are some wonderful resources that can help older adults navigate the tricky transition away from mobile independence. If you […]
Continue ReadingWe are, all of us, a collection of our memories. Who we are is shaped by powerful forces, many of which are outside our control—economic, familial, historical, geographical—but we perceive ourselves entirely through the prism of what has happened to us. Faces, failures, triumphs, lovers and enemies, huge moments and those fleeting glimpses of the […]
Continue ReadingHow does a place create an artist? Is there an alchemy of people, of land, sea, and sky, of earth and what’s buried below, that forges a writer as much as temperament and experience? MFK Fisher grew up in the Bay Area while it was still wild, and traveled the world to become the great […]
Continue ReadingAfter a somewhat strange winter, there are signs that spring is poking its head around the corner. This is exciting for anyone in the area who loves to get outside. After all, the Bay Area is known for its natural beautiful vistas and its endless hills and valleys. Here nature and development blend together to […]
Continue ReadingEvery Thursday, my brothers and sisters, our wives and husbands and kids, go over to my mom’s for dinner, a routine that was established before my dad died, but has been solidified in the years since then. Not everyone can make it every week, of course, but regardless of attendance, there is always a point […]
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