January 2021

Putting the ‘You’ in YouTube
When YouTube was created in 2005, it became the first video-sharing website on the Internet. The purpose of the site was explained in its original slogan “Broadcast Yourself.” Anyone can join YouTube and upload videos; whether you are a member or not, you can find...

October can be back-to-school time for seniors
The face of education has changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This school year, many students are going to school virtually – either part-time or full-time, depending on the school system and geographic area. And this new emphasis on online education isn’t only...

You’re Never Too Old To Play Games
If you think that playing online video games is just for kids, think again. An increasing number of older Americans are becoming “gamers.” In fact, according to a recent study by AARP, video games are booming among people 50 and older. The study revealed that the...

Beating the pandemic blues
The COVID-19 pandemic, along with social distancing guidelines and rapidly changing warnings and recommendations, has taken a toll on everyone, but senior citizens have been particularly hard hit. Seniors fall into the high-risk group not only because of their age,...

Free Shredding Event Hosted by Sanatoga Ridge
September 3, 2020 -- Pottstown, PA: Sanatoga Ridge Community is hosting a free shredding event Saturday September 12 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The event is open to the public and will be held in the parking lot of the Sanatoga Ridge Community Center 2461 E. High...

It’s your funeral; don’t leave it to your family
Have you ever gone to a funeral and thought about what it will be like at your own funeral? For many people, that’s as far as their thoughts go on funeral planning; they assume that their loved ones will handle the arrangements when they are gone. That’s probably not...

Retirement Planning: What you should know about Power of Attorney, Living Will and HIPAA Release
In a previous post, we discussed Wills and Trusts. Today, we move on to the topics of Power of Attorney, Living Will and HIPAA releases. Power of Attorney Setting up a Power of Attorney (POA) is something you may want to consider in case a time comes when you are...