Finance, Legal, and Insurance
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 children in her home with
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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 always there for you. Regardless
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 that enhance one’s quality of
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 can’t be prevented, you or
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 offers numerous benefits to seniors
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 System can be a lifeline,
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, medical support, social connection, and
House and Home
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 may have thought that roommates
House and Home
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, according to the CDC. Most
House and Home
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 American Housing Survey report found
Finance, Legal, and Insurance
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 planning is so important. Early
Finance, Legal, and Insurance
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 you or your loved one’s
Finance, Legal, and Insurance
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 its profit and loss statements,
Social and Learning Opportunities
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 increased risk for loneliness and
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 nutrients, but older people may
Mobility
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 older. Some of the benefits
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 get paid for their work
Housing Options
What is the Difference Between Formal and Informal Caregiving?
There are two main types of care for seniors who are aging in place and need help in caring for themselves: The first is formal, which means that a paid
In-Home Care
Why Activities of Daily Living are Important When it Comes to Aging in Place
Before determining what type of care your loved one needs, to successfully age in place, it’s important to have a basic understanding of what the activities of daily living (ADLs)