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Cane Style Guide: What’s your strutting style?

Stylin’ seniors all over have discovered that needing something to lean on isn’t such a bad thing these days—canes are getting cool! With tons of colors, patterns, materials and designs available, you can easily find a walking stick that supports your stride and your stylish sensibilities. Read on to find your style profile and canes that match your look.

Style Profile: Elder Elegance

Your personal style is equal parts old Hollywood glamour and British Royal family—Barbara Stanwyck, eat your heart out! These canes are perfect fashion statements for your wardrobe.

Designer Carbon Fiber Cane Pewter mesh, a classic floral or a bold graphic rose—all the pattern options look regal with the classic derby handle.

Pairs well with: A cashmere sweater set and pearls.

Favorite features: Incredibly lightweight carbon fiber that’s also sturdy.

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The Five Best Products for Snowbirds Traveling By Air

Snowbirds Traveling By AirplaneNow that the weather is warming up, you may be booking your flight back to home in the north. You have probably researched the best deals, picked the best flight seat, determined how long the flight is, figured out how to get to the airport and made a list of what to pack. When you start packing, don’t forget these five must-have items for your flight back home.

Below are our top five picks for products that will make your flight more pleasant:

1. Rolling Suitcase
Trust us, a rolling suitcase makes travel easier! This lightweight, yet roomy carryon is a great alternative to heavy travel bags that place stress on your shoulders and back. The Baggalinni Rolling Carry-On is our top choice because it is made of water-resistant nylon, has sturdy no-topple wheels and a four-piece telescoping handle. Another plus is that it easily fits under most airline seats or in the overhead bin.

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Brain Games

Mind Your Brain: Brain Games that Lower Your Brain Age in Just Minutes per Day

By Paul,  Gold Violin Team Member

“Sorry I’m late for our visit, Mom – I forgot I had a quick lunch meeting at Gold Violin today. Hey, did you ever try that brain book I bought you? The…you know – what’s it called?”

“You mean,” she said, “Keep Your Brain Alive: 83 Neurobic Exercises to Help Prevent Memory Loss and Increase Mental Fitness?”

“Mom! How can you remember all that?” Then I started laughing. She was handing me a copy of the book.

“I thought it was so sweet of you to get me this. So I got you one in return.”

“Is it that apparent?”

“What? That you forget things from time to time?”

“Yeah, my senior moments.”

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Five Great Products for Snowbirds Traveling by Car

snowbirds that traveled to warmer weatherIf you’re an experienced snowbird or simply vacationing in a warmer climate for the very first time, it’s important to be prepared when you make that long journey, especially if you’re traveling by car. You probably already have the basics covered: snacks, a cooler and your medications, but did you know that there are some fantastic new products available to help make your trip even more comfortable and convenient?

We picked five must-have items that can help make your next journey more enjoyable:

Leg Massager

Sitting for long periods of time can cause leg fatigue, cramps and even blood clots. To combat these common problems, consider investing in a massager. This lightweight item is designed to fit around your calf. Its small size makes it easy to pack, and its pumping action can relieve aching muscles, stimulate blood flow to your legs and even build strength because it works the calf muscles by simulating exercise. It’s cordless and runs on AA batteries, making it a convenient choice for those on the road.

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How to be Independent Without a Car

Seniors Enjoying Hobbies at Home When it’s time to let go of your car, you might wonder how you’re going to enjoy your favorite outings or run errands. But when you stop driving, you don’t have to lose your independence. On the contrary, you might find a new sense of freedom now that you’re unburdened from the effort and responsibility of car ownership. There are other options for getting around town and other ways to connect with family and friends. Read on for four suggestions on how to be independent without a car and enjoy a new sense of individuality.

1. Take a Stroll

Find out what’s within walking distance of your home and set out for a pleasant walk to pick up a prescription or grab a bite to eat. This also kills two birds with one stone—you get your daily exercise while getting your errands done. Walking with a neighbor or friend during the daylight is a good way to make sure you stay safe. If you’re less solid on your feet than you once were, a helper like the Metro Walker or Walkabout Rollator can keep you walking strong without worry.

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Stroll through the season with a travel shopping cart

Tis the season for giving, and that means it’s also a time of hauling, carrying and carting. There’s no better way to get through it all easily than with a handy Versacart! You’ll find yourself reaching for it again and again, on errands as well as around the house. Here are some of our favorite creative uses for this transit cart.

1. Christmas Shopping

It’s lots of fun to wander the shops in search of the just-right gifts for your family and friends, but it quickly gets tiring when you’re lugging your purchases around. Enjoy shopping more by stashing your stuff in a Versacart; the swiveling front wheels make it effortless to push in any direction. Cooking a holiday meal? Be sure to take it along when you get groceries to save your arms the strain of hauling bags in from the car.

2. Gift Wrapping and Giving

Store your gifts and wrapping supplies in your cart and tuck it out of the way—at under two feet wide, it’s a snap to hide in your closet. When you’re ready to wrap, just wheel it to your work surface; everything you need is right there! And it’s easy to put away when you need your table for something else. Once those gifts are wrapped, just pop them back into the cart. It’s ready to take along to your holiday gatherings—just like Santa’s sack, but without the back strain! And if you have packages to mail to far-flung loved ones, your cart makes that post office trip so much easier.

3. Holiday Cleaning

Expecting guests? Let your Versacart help you get ready. Its roomy nylon bag has space for all your cleaning supplies, so you can fill it up and wheel it from place to place as you do your chores. And once your company has left, cleaning up is a breeze: gather used wrapping paper, wash up table linens, take out the recycling and more without strain.

4. Post-Holiday Errands

After Christmas, there are always lots of little chores: returning gifts, taking down decorations, carting recyclables to the bin. Your Versacart makes every task easier by relieving you of the strain of carrying multiple objects or hauling something heavy. And as the year progresses, you’ll come to rely on your cart for all kinds of things: trips to the farmer’s market, laundry day, gardening and shopping. This is one holiday helper that makes your life easier every day of the year!

Kara’s Top 10 Gift Ideas for Seniors

Stumped on what might make good gifts for seniors on your shopping list this Christmas? I’m here to help with the scoop on what seniors really want! Whether you need a gift idea for your grandma, a neighbor or a friend, I’ve selected 10 of my favorites that are sure to be appreciated this season by anyone who’s getting older.

Happy Hoildays!
Kara, Gold Violin Merchandiser

1. Versacart
This is one of the best gifts for anyone because it’s so versatile—use it around the house to move laundry, take it to the farmer’s market, haul packages to the post office…the list goes on. Plus it folds for easy storage.  My mom loves this!

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Staying Warm without Bulk

Warm-Comfort-Fleece

We all know how it feels to be weighted down by heavy sweaters in the wintertime. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to enjoy cooler weather without feeling confined. Here are some trends we at Gold Violin are embracing wholeheartedly:

  • Wraps and throws
  • Lightweight fleece
  • Thin, easy-to pack pieces that travel well
  • Layers

The cloud-light Comfort Fleece Shoulder Cozy is just the thing for chilly nights. If you’re traveling, it’s positively luxurious on a long flight. It doesn’t have sleeves, so it can even be worn over a sweater. Cold hands? It has cozy pockets, too.

The ready-to-layer Comfort Fleece Snap-Front Jacket goes anywhere, and adjusts its warmth in a snap. Dressier, warmer and lighter weight than a sweatshirt!

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Slippers Style Guide

warm feet slippersSitting back and putting on a soft pair of slippers is one of the great comforts in life. As we get to know ourselves better, we understand what can make our slippers better. Here are some ideas for feet that:

  • need extra TLC
  • are outdoors as much as they are inside
  • like socks better than slippers
  • require orthotic slipper support

Remember, slippers make great gifts, too!

Adjustable slippers
Slippers that wrap around feet are appreciated by people with diabetes, bunions, tender toes or edema. For extra comfort, wrap feet in warm, breathable sheepskin, as these Men’s or Women’s Sheepskin Wrap Slippers do.

Velvety soft micro terry and adjustable straps on these Adjustable Acorn® Quilted Wrap Slippers provide custom fit for swollen feet. Layers of memory foam provide extra cushioning.

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Can You Read the Small Print?

Get back to the joy of reading with Gold Violin Starlet Super-Power Readers! Starlet Super Power Readers

The first thing that will impress you about these readers is their fashionable and stylish frame design. Starlet Super-Power Reader frames come in five colors designed to complement your wardrobe, including two-toned metallic bronze, cabernet, lime, purple and red, all with a sprinkle of crystal accents.

But don’t let their beauty fool you. Gold Violin Starlet Super-Power Readers have flexible frames that are built to last. The durable spring hinges guarantee a perfect and comfortable fit. The frames are so lightweight you might forget you’ve got them on! No more painful wear spots or unattractive frame lines on your skin.

Gold Violin Starlet Super-Power Readers are available without an optometrist’s prescription. Select the magnification strength that’s right for you: 3.5X, 4X, 4.5X, 5X or 6X. The lenses are scratch-resistant and designed to be distortion-free. Each pair of Starlet Super-Power Readers comes with a hard-shell two-toned color-coordinated glass case that secures with a magnetic latch.

Different activities may require different lens strength, and the magnification needed for reading might not be enough for needlepoint. You may want to order several pairs of Gold Violin Starlet Super-Power Readers in different colors and lens strength to ensure proper magnification.

It’s comforting to know that Gold Violin stands behind their Starlet Super-Power Readers and their customers with an unconditional guarantee!


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