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Human Voice Generator

Donna Nichols • March 15, 2023

There are so many people in this world that prey on the innocent, our children, and our seniors. Nothing gets my blood boiling like these people trying to swindle our seniors. I’ve written blogs on this subject a couple of times and heard on the news on March 13th about a human voice generator. So, I had to look into this further and this can really help those people scam you out of your money so BEWARE!!!


With a human voice generator, which you can download from Google for FREE, you can say anything into it and have it playback in any voice you choose. They have pre-recorded voices in middle aged and young men. They also have voices for middle aged and young women. They have them for UK voices in the same categories also.


You can also use this to upload someone’s voice, which could be a good thing. If you have lost someone you love, you can upload their voice into this program and continue to hear it for years. Good things can come from this, but unfortunately, people always find a way to use tools like this against others. It’s a sad fact, but it happens.


What does this mean? Well, if you remember a blog I wrote about people calling you saying they are your grandson or granddaughter and they are in trouble and need money, this will help them make these calls seem more realistic.


Now it could be a man recording they are your grandchild and they have been kicked out of their apartment and need $5000.00 for another apartment, or perhaps they say their car blew up and they need $7000.00 for a new car. The man that recorded this can now play it back as a young woman. Or, the tables could be turned and a woman can record it and play it back as a young man. These people can also pose as your children.


This is not something new, it has been around a long time, but with AI (artificial intelligence) there are so many more possibilities that make this a dangerous tool in the wrong hands. Being that it is so easily accessible now, makes it simple for it to land into the hands of the scammers out there.


How do you not become a victim? Ask questions that only your child or grandchild would know the answers to. Ask something very personal. Ask something like where did we go on our first vacation together and where was the special place we went? Come up with something that only you and they would know and ask that question, or a couple of questions. If they don’t know the answers, hang up the phone.


Please do not become a victim. It’s sad that we must be aware of everything these days. Times have changed so much and it’s hard to know who you can trust. If you have questions, please give us a call at 386-847-2322, we are here to help!!

Make Valentine’s Day Special for Seniors

By Donna Nichols • February 5, 2025
Valentine’s Day tends to zero in on romantic love, but what about our seniors? They too often get forgotten. We have some ways to make Valentine’s Day special for them too. Spend the day with your loved one. Spending quality time with a loved one is more important to a senior than anything else. There is no greater gift than time and please make sure you have enough, so you are not rushed. Do your elderly loved one have a favorite meal? Perhaps you can prepare it for them, or if they are able, you can prepare it together. How fun would that be for you both? Be sure to discuss the enjoyment it brought you while you are sharing the meal together. How about a game of name that love song? You could prepare a playlist of love songs from the generation and play them to see how many they get correct. Or, if you can sing, you can sing some for them and see if they can recollect them. Take some time for reminiscing, go through old photo albums, or ask about old times. Ask them about when you were young and what trouble you caused; this will give you all something to laugh (or cry) about. Has your loved one been cooped up all winter? Take them out for a nice lunch, or weather permitting, a picnic in the park. Go for coffee and a donut, then head out to see a movie. Make a “date” of it. Maybe your senior is into crafts. You can design special Valentine’s Day cards for other family members. This way your senior can express their love for them and send it to them in their own unique way. You can create other greeting cards as well. Bake some special treats together. Does your senior have some favorite cookies or cake? You could bake it together, or you can bake it for them. Then you can enjoy it after you have the meal you prepared together. Yummy, delicious!! You can watch some romantic movies together if they prefer to stay in the house or the weather isn’t so good. If they like to color, you can buy them some of those large coloring books and you can color together. Don’t forget the decorations and the flowers! Make the house or apartment as festive as possible. Even if they live in as assisted living community, you can still decorate their room to the nines! Make it as festive as possible! If you live in another state or can’t be close to your senior for Valentine’s Day, how about sending them a specially crafted care package. You can hand make some gifts, add some photos of family and friends, and send a personally recorded message. You can bake some homemade treats and incorporate some things that are of personal interest to them. This will show how much you care for them and make their Valentine’s Day extra special even if you can’t be with them.  There are so many ways to make Valentine’s Day special for seniors. Let’s not forget about them; make sure to show them they are so loved too!

February is National Heart Month

By Donna Nichols • February 4, 2025
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Hydration Tips for the Winter

By Donna Nichols • January 8, 2025
I’ve written many blogs about the importance of staying hydrated in the summer, but did you know it’s just as important to stay hydrated in the winter months? I’ve shared some important tips on how to stay hydrated in the winter and why. Cold, dry air can dehydrate you easily and quickly. Even if you don’t feel thirsty. Proper hydration can help regulate your body temperature, maintain healthy organ function, and prevent fatigue, dry skin, and headaches. In the colder months, you do not feel thirsty, that’s why it’s so important to make sure you drink plenty of water. Why is winter hydration so important? Colder air tends to be drier causing moisture to evaporate through your breathing which can cause dehydration. In colder weather, you may not feel as thirsty, causing you to become dehydrated quickly. Also, wearing more clothing traps sweat inside your clothing causing more fluid loss. What are some of the benefits of staying hydrated in the winter? • Drinking enough water helps keep your skin hydrated and prevents dryness. This will help with that dry, itchy skin feeling we all get in the winter. • Water helps your body maintain a regular core temperature. Which is so important to maintain in the winter. • Drinking plenty of water supports your immune system, which helps fight off winter colds and the flu. We all want to fight those germs off! • When you are dehydrated, you become tired easily, so drinking plenty of water helps keep your energy levels up. How do you stay hydrated in the winter? • Make sure you drink plenty of water. Set reminders if you must; you probably won’t feel as thirsty in the winter, but you need to keep drinking that water! • You don’t have to drink cold water; room temperature water works. You can also drink tea or water with lemon, as long as you’re getting your water. • If you’re going out, carry a water bottle with you to ensure you have water to drink. • Eat fruits and vegetables that contain water. Tomatoes, lettuce, strawberries, watermelon, cauliflower, mushrooms, cucumber, apples, and pineapple are just a few that contain high water contents. • If you think you’re dehydrated, check your urine; if it’s a darker color, that can suggest dehydration. Urine should be a pale, yellow color. As you can see, staying hydrated in the winter is just as important as staying hydrated in the summer, if not more. In the winter you don’t realize you are thirsty therefore you tend not to drink as much water as you should. This has the potential of wreaking havoc on your body. Please make sure you drink plenty of water in the wintertime as you do in the summertime. We have rebranded our company, we are now Assisted Senior Services! Call us for ANYTHING SENIOR!! 386-847-2322!
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