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The Union: Lorraine’s Lowdown: Give Mom the gift of time

The Union: Lorraine’s Lowdown: Give Mom the gift of time

May 10, 2019 | Press

Readers Shared their Mother’s Day traditions that include taking trips down memory lane via family photographs, gifts of plants and flowers, dining out so Mom doesn’t have to cook, and more. Seems the greatest Mother’s Day gift is the gift of time …

You Can Still donate to the Nevada County Diaper Project’s Moms Helping Moms promotion (NevadaCountyDiaperProject.org). One in three American mothers struggle to provide diapers for their babies. “Make a donation anytime this month, and include the name and address of a woman you’d like to honor,” says project director Karen Keegan. “We’ll send a thank you card to let her know how much she is loved …”

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Morrill Memorial Library: Borrow a Karaoke Kit or a Companion Cat

Morrill Memorial Library: Borrow a Karaoke Kit or a Companion Cat

May 2, 2019 | Press

When people think of the public library, I’m fairly certain that books come to mind before all else. Of course libraries have lots of programs and events, and lend a multitude of other materials such as movies, museum passes, and even video games. Nowadays tech-savvy folks also take advantage of “virtual” collections of e-books, audiobooks and streaming video. Over the years the Morrill Memorial Library started thinking outside the box and lending puzzles, knitting needles, cake pans and electronics including Wi-Fi hotspots and GoPro video cameras. Whether we realized it or not at the time, we created, in library parlance, a “Library of Things.”
TechnoBuffalo: Best Electronic Pets in 2019

TechnoBuffalo: Best Electronic Pets in 2019

May 1, 2019 | Press

Having a living, breathing pet as a member of your family that needs food, water, and playtime can be expensive and time-consuming. Electronic pets offer all the fun and absolutely none of the commitment of a four-legged friend that needs walks regularly. We’ve tested them all and here’s how our favorite electronic pets rank.

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Argentum: Ageless Innovation Leadership Recognized as Change Agents in the Adult Care Market

Argentum: Ageless Innovation Leadership Recognized as Change Agents in the Adult Care Market

Apr 24, 2019 | Press

Pawtucket, R.I. – Ageless Innovation LLC, a global company devoted to developing fun and engaging products for older adults, proudly announces that key members of its leadership team have been recognized as visionaries in the senior living market. Ted Fischer, chief executive officer, was the recipient of the Leadership Longevity Award at the 16th annual What’s Next Boomer Business Summit, the nation’s leading conference for the longevity market. Tom Canterino, vice president, was named to the Senior Living Leaders Under 40 List at the 2019 Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference, hosted by the leading national trade association for the industry serving professionally managed senior living communities in the United States.
Being Patient: Robotic Pets To The Rescue? Dementia Care Gets Innovative

Being Patient: Robotic Pets To The Rescue? Dementia Care Gets Innovative

Apr 19, 2019 | Press

Tom Stevens pets his golden retriever Jennie. The dog squints her brown eyes.

“How are you?” Tom says.

Jennie barks in response.

This encounter, documented on YouTube, seems typical except for one important detail: Jennie is 100-percent robotic. Her bark sounds from a built-in speaker and her features are the handiwork of Jim Henson’s creature shop.

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