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The story is told of the colorful, 19th-century gifted violinist, Niccolo Paganini, who was performing before a packed house, playing a difficult piece of music, accompanied by a full orchestra giving him magnificent support. But ... suddenly one string on his violin snapped and, of course hung down, from his violin.
While reportedly he began to perspire, he continued to play beautifully.
Soon, another string popped, and then a third string. Now, here was the master violinist with only one string left.

Talking — it’s something everybody does, some too much and some too little. What is your pattern? Do you know if you actually have a pattern? If so, how did it become a pattern? If not, can you learn better ways to communicate that, in particular, helps you to better connect with your partner, family, friends? The following several patterns of communication may help you in this most essential part of your life.

You may not have yet experienced alzheimer’s in your family, but it is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. The number of people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or some other form of dementia is projected to reach 14 million in a number of years.
It is stated regularly that families caring for someone with dementia or AD are barely able to stay afloat. Observing a person sort of “disappear” while you’re actually watching it happen can be very depressing and disheartening, to say the least.

Dear Savvy Senior,
Are there any smartphones specifically designed for seniors that you know of? I’m interested in getting one, but at age 69, I want to find one that’s easy to see and use.  
Semi-Smart Senior

Dear Semi-Smart,
There are actually several manufacturers who are now making simplified smartphones with features designed primarily for older users who have limited experience with modern gadgetry. Here’s a rundown of what’s currently and soon-to-be available.