Picking Up a New Hobby This Fall
A new hobby this fall is easier to start than you think. Ideas from crafts and baking to birdwatching, plus how to try one before you invest.
A new hobby this fall is easier to start than you think. Ideas from crafts and baking to birdwatching, plus how to try one before you invest.
Hearing loss usually shows up in subtle ways before a person may notice it themselves. Here is what to watch for. 6 Minute Read AT A GLANCE The signs of hearing loss tend to emerge slowly over time, one small adjustment after another. For most… Read More »Signs of Hearing Loss in Someone You Care About
Home modifications for better hearing that cost little and take an afternoon: softer surfaces, better lighting, quieter appliances, and visual alerts.
Communication device for hearing loss options compared by situation: amplified phones, captioned telephones, TV listening devices, and alerting systems.
Multi-generational travel goes better with a plan. Tips on choosing a home base, splitting costs, building in time apart, and keeping conversation easy.
Mindfulness practices make the fall transition easier. Short breathing, sensory, and outdoor exercises that fit into the day you already have.
Watching fall sports with hearing loss is easier with the right seat, captions, and assistive listening. Practical tips for the stadium and the living room.
Staying hydrated gets harder in cool weather when thirst fades. Signs of fall dehydration, warm drinks that count, and easy ways to build water into your day.
Fall foliage trips are easiest to plan well. Scenic routes across New England, the Blue Ridge, the Midwest, and the Rockies, plus tips for a comfortable trip.
Healthy aging goals work best when they are small and specific. Practical ways to set goals for movement, nutrition, memory, and hearing health this fall.