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Guide to medical marijuana at midlife

Americans 50+ are the fastest-growing group of marijuana users.  According to AARP, people are using medical marijuana at midlife to treat a host of age-related issues. They’re seeking relief from conditions like arthritis, chronic pain, sleeplessness and so on.

Thousands of websites offer information on cannabis, but it’s hard to tell which are impartial and which are sponsored by specific marijuana producers or sellers. This post simplifies confusing data you’ll find on the internet. You’ll learn what you need to know to become an informed consumer of medical marijuana at midlife.

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How to make your first legacy video

A legacy video is any video that records family information or memories. Particularly meaningful is a video where your loved one recounts a favorite memory. You hear their voice, see their facial expressions and get to experience the story through their eyes.

 My last post covered simple tech gear you can use with your smartphone to make high-quality videos you’ll treasure in the years to come. This post gives easy tips that will help you make a better video, regardless of your equipment. We’ll also talk about what to do with your video after you finish shooting it.

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Simple tech to record family stories

Almost every time I leave after visiting one of my older relatives, I regret the fact that I didn’t make a video of them. Photos are great. But wouldn’t it be cool to collect stories you can play for your kids and grandkids someday?

Today Techie Turtle is going to help you choose some simple tech to record family stories. You don’t need to buy a new camera: just use your smartphone. But you can enhance your smartphone’s video and audio by adding a little bit of gear. And it doesn’t need to cost a lot to yield a big improvement in your final video.

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Why universal design matters to you at midlife

Universal design in home building is a term people toss around a lot these days, but it’s also something people misunderstand. Many people think universal design is the same thing as handicap-accessible. Or that it only concerns things like grab bars and roll-in showers.

But universal design is much more comprehensive. And notably, it’s also much more inclusive. Here’s what you need to know about this building trend and why universal design matters to you at midlife.

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6 simple steps to prevent falls at midlife and beyond

You might be surprised to learn that falls are the leading cause of fatal as well as non-fatal injuries among older people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year 1 in 4 Americans 65+ suffers a fall. Every 11 seconds, an older adult gets treated in an emergency room for a fall. Even worse, an older person dies from a fall every 19 minutes.

Given these statistics, fall awareness and prevention cannot be overemphasized. Here are the facts about falls. And some simple steps to prevent falls that you can take in your own life and make sure your parents know as well.

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Helping someone with dementia and an iPhone

What do you do if dementia makes it risky for your parent to continue using her smartphone – but at the same time, she really loves the phone? As owners of smartphones age, many are experiencing mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or full-blown dementia. Both conditions interfere with the ability to use their phones the way they once did.

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