Aging in place can be beautiful – I liked the detail of the tall piece of granite making the wall off-balanced. We used a tiny ¼ ‘bump’ of a rounded piece of granite between the ‘bath’ area and the ‘room’ area, and used the same tile in a 3×3 and 2×2 with high coefficient of […]
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Accessible Bathroom Remodeling: Jane Regan
This is all porcelain tile from green factories in the U.S. All Water Sense plumbing, w/new ADA Toto, wall mounted single surface sink with towel/grab bar from Ponte Guilio, as are the gorgeous grab bars. Low voltage lighting from WAC. Sloped floor in shower, barrier free entrance. The owner, a man in his late 60’s, LOVES this bathroom!
Life Settlements: An Introduction
As you may know, most seniors who are aging in place need more money to live comfortably through their golden years. This is especially true when faced with unforeseen expenses such as assisted living and long-term care. The urgency of finding a significant amount of money quickly exacerbates an already stressful, emotional situation. For these seniors, the options can be bleak. The answer, a Life Settlement.
Summer Money Saving Energy Tips for Seniors
Most everyone is looking for ways to save money; especially seniors who are aging in place. One way to do that is to reduce the amount of energy used every month. Here are a few ideas for ways you can either cut back or things you can change that can help reduce your monthly energy […]
Senior Cell Phones – Snapfon ez One
The Snapfon ez ONE is a new contender in the senior cell phone market and was specifically designed for elderly people who need an easy-to-read (and use) cell phone. It is simple to operate and has a large text display (equivalent to 28 point font) for easy reading. It also has extra large keys, an emergency S.O.S. button
June is National Home Safety month!
Safety at home is so important; especially for seniors. Falls in the home cause more injuries to the elderly than anything else. So, knowing what you can do to protect yourself or your loved can help prevent that happening.
Senior Cell Phone – Doro Handle Easy 330
The Handle Easy 330 GSM is an easy-to-use cell phone for seniors. It was designed with simplicity in mind and allows the user to focus on using it for it’s intended purpose: phone calls. That’s not to say that this phone lacks features. Just the opposite, it’is chock-full of features that matter to older users.
Faster Than a Speeding Bullet
Many Boomers are hearing words that can strike a little fear in their hearts (such as in-home care & Alzheimer’s) once they start caring for elderly parents. Here’s a way to make that easier.