Keeping an aging adult at home is important to maintain independence, but their home may need to be modified in various ways in order for them to stay at home. Keeping your aging parent or grandparent at home is important…
Seniors who are homebound face extra challenges. Loneliness, lack of physical activity, and more can become problems. Help seniors stay active. Being homebound as a senior can increase risk of loneliness, stress, lack of physical activity, and more. It’s…
The move is on to increase public accessibility to communal spaces for people with various levels of mobility. Communities across the globe are making urban gardens, art galleries and exhibitions, parks and other spaces easier to access for those who…
If a senior is unstable performing motions like sitting down or walking, it is essential to find mobility aids that fit their needs and ensure their safety. Approximately 1/3 of older people living at home fall at least once a…
In some cultures, generations of families live together in one home. As parents age, younger generations care for them. The socialization and companionship of multi-generation homes tend to improve health and help seniors live to a very old age. Here…
As our culture grows and changes, it’s only natural that we should start to think about aging differently. In the past, older family members would stay with their children until they needed more advanced care or hospitalization. These days, with…
Aging in Place is the ability to live in one's own home for as long, as confidently and comfortably possible. Livability can be extended through the incorporation of universal design principles, telehealth, mhealth and other assistive technologies. Below are eight…
Many seniors eventually elect to downsize to a smaller home. With kids grown and living in their own homes, seniors may find that they simply don't need (or want) all the extra space, and that the money they gain from…
As the U.S. population ages, innovative programs will have to be developed to help seniors age in place. Just look at the numbers: there were forty million Baby Boomers over the age of 65 in 2011 and there will be…
As you get older, normal activities you’ve always performed around the house can become increasingly difficult, or even dangerous. For seniors looking to maintain independence in their own home (referred to as “aging in place”), there are some common home…