Kayla Gonzalez

About Kayla Gonzalez

Kayla Gonzalez is a graduate of Texas A&M University and joined the Empower Brokerage marketing team in early 2021. She creates content for the company websites and assists with various marketing campaigns. LinkedIn Profile
As a senior citizen, you have seen the evolution of the digital age. With the introduction of flat-screen televisions, touchscreen cell phones, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and so much more, technology forces us to adapt or stay in the past. Because of those dramatic changes, it can seem impossible to keep up, […]

Seniors Using Technology for Better Health and Connection

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For some, there is nothing more fulfilling than living a life where they are able to build a significant nest egg that they can use to spoil their grandchildren and live comfortably in their retirement. However, this likely concept allows senior citizens to become the target of elder financial abuse. […]

Protection From Elder Financial Abuse

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The elderly dating scene has recently become a topic of interest as ABC announced its first season of The Golden Bachelor. With a twist on the classic Bachelor franchise, The Golden Bachelor will follow 71-year-old Gerry Turner as he dates a group of women and eventually gives his final rose to […]

Diving into Senior Dating

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As you get older, your cognitive function can take a hit. While this decline may not stop entirely, there are ways to stimulate your brain so you maintain your reasoning skills and cognitive speed. Ultimately, your brain is like a muscle. And to maintain and grow your muscles, you must train […]

Brain Games Keep Minds Sharp

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If you’re planning on traveling this summer, there are probably a lot of flights in your future. And it can be hard to give up control to pilots and flight crew when your flight anxiety kicks in. This predicament becomes especially difficult when the plane begins to experience turbulence. Turbulence […]

Curing Flight Anxiety

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If your aging parents are still living independently, it can be a little stressful to think about all the ways they can hurt themselves throughout the home. Additionally, if they do get hurt, who is going to be there to help? Most adult children tend to have full-time jobs and […]

Elderly Parent’s Home Safety

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Most individuals look forward to their retirement because it is when they have planned to start or continue traveling. There is no more PTO to request. And hopefully, money is no longer an issue because you have accumulated a hefty nest egg to fund these trips. The only thing left to […]

Avoiding Travel Scams

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Pets Make the Best Company As you age and begin to retire, it can be challenging to find opportunities for interaction. Unfortunately, this life stage can lead to feelings of despair and loneliness. What can remedy those depressive feelings? Maybe try cuddling and caring for a furry friend! Newborn puppies are […]

Best Pets for the Elderly

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The Harsh Truth of Tooth Loss Unfortunately, losing teeth can be a harsh reality for most older individuals. According to the CDC, nearly one in five adults 65 and older has lost all their teeth. Complete tooth loss is twice as likely among adults 75 and older (26%) compared to adults […]

Preventing Tooth Loss As You Age

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