Home Instead Senior Care - Cary, NC

  New app aims to keep drivers, cyclists and pedestrians safe on Cary roads A new era is coming to Cary with smart roads that can keep drivers, cyclists and pedestrians safer. Over the past year, smart signal equipment has been installed at hundreds of signals and crosswalks in Cary. The idea is to connect the data with an app that gives people a heads up on everything from how much longer until the light turns green to cyclists, pedestrians and oncoming emergency vehicles. "Our goal is safety," said David Spencer, a spokesperson for Cary. People will get an audible alerts so they don't have to take their eyes off the road. Still, town leaders said they are concerned about adding another distraction and will study it as the pilot program continues. Town officials say  the TravelSafely app  is available now for everyone. It's free and automatically knows when a driver is approaching a smart signal. Pedestrians and cyclists need to be running the app in order to be dete...

  20 questions to ask your parents, grandparents and older loved ones about their lives One of the benefits of aging is acquiring a wealth of wisdom and experience. But all too often older loved ones’ insights and stories go unshared as family or professional caregivers, as well as grandchildren, are unsure how to bridge the generation gap.  “When in the presence of an aging loved one, it might seem daunting to connect with them or at least find something in common,” says Amy Fuchs, licensed clinical social worker and founder of The Elder Expert, in Saddle River, New Jersey. “One way to counteract that is to ask your aging loved one open-ended questions about their life. In many ways, you might find their openness enlightening and insightful. Perhaps you’ll even recognize that you have more in common than you realize.”  Asking questions that encourage older adults to talk about their lives can help forge a new connection or strengthen an existing bond. At t...