Webinars
Caring for the Caregiver Webinar Recording
AgeWise Colorado, in collaboration with YouDefineWellness.com, hosted a webinar entitled Caring for the Caregiver on September 16. Included in that webinar were three panels of
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Articles
End-of-Life Planning Checklist
If you have decided to read this article, let’s first acknowledge that the task of planning for the end of your life is not the
Home Life
Bathroom Modifications for Seniors and Older Adults
Home is Where Your Heart Is Your Home is Your Castle There’s No Place Like Home There are so many cliches about home in our
Healthy Aging
Vitamins for Seniors and Older Adults
Do you remember taking a chewable cartoon character vitamin every day when you were a child? Our parents told us those fruit-flavored characters would make
Finance and Legal
What is the Real Cost of Aging in Place?
June is a widow living in Colorado. Her home is a traditional two-story colonial with a lovely porch and a spacious backyard. June raised two
Housing Options
Home Care Vs. Assisted Living: Making the Choice
Your parents took care of you for most of your life. Or maybe it was a beloved aunt, uncle, grandparent, or family friend who was
Mobility
What Transportation Options Do Seniors Have If They Cannot Drive?
Having access to transportation is critical to staying connected to family and friends and to pursuing day-to-day activities, both those that are essential and those
Mobility
How to Address the Mobility Challenges Older Adults Face?
Mobility facilitates independence and improves our quality of life. As we age the ability to move around freely can become limited. While all mobility changes
Technology
How Telehealth is Helping Seniors Age in Place
Telehealth, also called telemedicine, is an umbrella term that refers to a wide range of health services delivered virtually. As it becomes more widespread, telehealth
Technology
Helping Seniors Choose the Right Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)
What is a Personal Emergency Response System? For older adults living alone, a Personal Emergency Response System (PERS), also called Medical Alert System and Medical Emergency Response
Technology
How Smart Home Technology Offerings Make Aging in Place Easier
What is smart technology? Technology can help you, or a loved one, live at home safely and independently while providing automation for running a home,
Home Life
A Growing Trend: Seniors Taking in Roommates
Today, the number of adults over 50 who are living with roommates is growing almost twice as fast as any other age group. Source: SpareRoom.com While you
Home Life
Home Modifications for Seniors Aging in Place
Each year, millions of older people who are 65 and older fall. In fact, more than one out of four older people falls each year,
Home Life
Aging in Place is a Big Decision: Should You Stay or Go?
While an AARP survey shows that 76% of Americans age 50 and over would like to stay in their homes as they get older, an
Finance and Legal
Getting the Jump on Estate Planning
Older adults often face critical and complex issues such as income security, housing, utilities, protective services, abuse, neglect, and age discrimination, which is why advanced
Finance and Legal
Evaluating Your Sources of Retirement Income
Most older adults’ income decline after they leave the workforce. The first step to ensuring that there are enough funds to last the rest of
Finance and Legal
How do You Financially Plan for Retirement?
A crucial part of aging in place is understanding and honestly evaluating you or your loved one’s financial health. Much like a company that reviews
Healthy Aging
Combatting Loneliness and Social Isolation in Older Adults
Loneliness and social isolation, especially in older adults, can lead to depression, dementia, and other health issues. According to the CDC, older adults are at
Healthy Aging
Ensuring Seniors Eat Healthy
Eating a healthy and balanced diet is an essential part taking care of yourself. People of all ages need to consume the right balance of
Healthy Aging
What Exercise and Fitness Routines Make Sense for Seniors?
The benefits and importance of exercising and regularly moving your body regardless of age are numerous. However, it becomes even more important as you grow
In-Home Care
What Support is Available to Caregivers?
Can people get paid to take care of a family member? There are certain situations where an informal caregiver who is a family member can