Joint replacement surgery Surgery can be scary, but joint replacement surgery is routine. Hip and knee surgeries are often done because of osteoarthritis, when bone painfully rubs on bone. Your surgeon will replace some of the bone with metal, ceramic, and/or plastic so that bone will not rub on bone.1 Your involvement The more you […]
Aging in Place Articles
Aging in place articles to help you learn more about the journey to living a more vibrant and enjoyable life.
These aging in place articles are written by our staff, as well as other authors, all of which specifically focus on the aging in place experience.
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10 Ways To Keep Your Older Parents Active & Engaged
Keeping older parents active is key to better overall health and wellbeing. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a massive shift to our everyday life. Everything has turned upside down, and all of us are locked home, hoping for this epidemic to end soon so we can get back to our daily life. But, even after […]
Overcoming the Challenges of Caring for Aging Parents
Caring for aging parents definitely comes with its fair share of challenges. Many have found that the emotional, financial and physical demands can lead to burnout. How can you avoid such burnout while still providing the best care for your parents? Keep reading for tips on how to overcome the emotional, financial and physical obstacles of family caregiving.
Senior Security Matters: Your Guide to Outsmarting Burglars and Keeping Your Home Safe
Senior security: Older adults are often targeted by criminals & burglars. Outsmart thieves & keep you & your home secure with simple tips.
5 Home Decor Ideas to Bring Good Vibes to Your House
Home decor ideas to enliven, brighten and rejuvenate your living spaces. Our living environment is more than just a space we spend time in. The way it looks can influence our mood and feelings, and can have a positive or negative effect on our mental well-being. If your current home environment does not fill you […]
Long-Distance Caregiving Tips for Veterans’ Family Members
These long-distance caregiving tips can help ensure your Veteran loved one is healthy & safe. Are you a long-distance caregiver? Even under the best of circumstances, caregiving is challenging. Many Veterans are separated from their families, and when you’re trying to provide for your loved one’s needs from far away, it can become downright overwhelming. […]
How to Make Long-Term Care Feel Like Home
Making long-term care feel like home can be challenging. This is especially true, since often times a person is moving from an environment where they’ve lived and felt in control for many years. By choosing the right type and location, with the features and amenities a person would like, it can help tremendously. Also, helping […]
Transition of Care From Hospital to Home – Infographic
The transition of care from hospital to home is vitally important to you or your loved one’s health and wellbeing. In the medical world, such a transition is called a transitional care strategy. According to an article by Stephanie Rennke, MD and Sumant R. Ranji, MD, entitled, “Transitional Care Strategies From Hospital to Home, A […]