Aging in Place: Growing Old at Home
Aging in Place: Growing Old at Home “The stairs are getting so hard to climb. “Since my wife died, I just open a can of soup for dinner. “I’ve lived here 40 years. No other place will seem like home.…
Aging in Place: Growing Old at Home “The stairs are getting so hard to climb. “Since my wife died, I just open a can of soup for dinner. “I’ve lived here 40 years. No other place will seem like home.…
Home renovations often center on upgrading the kitchen cabinets or selecting a new paint color for the bedroom, but as long as you are at it, a well-thought-out redesign might also include modifications to help you stay in your home…
Don’t let your dream home turn into a nightmare. Avoid these remodeling mistakes that trip up seniors. ONCE YOU HIT YOUR 50S, a home remodeling job requires you to think about more than simply whether you’d like granite in the kitchen or…
For many seniors, living well means living comfortably at home. As people age, however, physical challenges can make it hard to get around the house. One solution is to remodel the space to accommodate these challenges. A major home remodel can…
4. What services do you need? Long-term care entails services that cover a variety of medical and non-medical needs. Typically, caregivers providing long-term care will help with non-medical daily activities, household duties, transportation and companionship. People who receive long-term care…
Who are you, and why are you reading this blog? Maybe you’re a senior who knows you need long-term care. Maybe you’re a family caregiver who needs help supporting an elderly loved one. Perhaps you’re the child of an elderly parent who has shown…
You’ll want to pick a tub based on your needs. Here are the main types of walk in bath tubs: Soaker This the basic type of tub. Safety is the main feature here. Soakers will have ADA-compliant features such as hand…
A walk in bathtub is one of the most popular ways to bathe for seniors looking to age in place at home. Not only are they safer than regular bathtubs and walk-in showers, but they can even provide water-massaging joint…
What makes it so hard for consumers to safely buy a walk-in tub in this “jungle”? Walk-in tubs are a necessity, not a luxury. If you are in the home you hope to stay in, a walk-in bathtub (or a…
According to NHS Choices, statistics show that one of the most common places where seniors fall is in the bathroom. With one in three over 65 year-olds suffering a serious fall that causes injury or even death – every hour…