We all love to live in a clean house. Even you are not a cleaning fanatic, there is a peace and satisfaction that comes with being in a clean environment. Researchers have found a connection between a clean house and our mental well-being. According to a November 2009 Study Bulletin on Personality and Social Psychology, women with high levels of …
Staying In Your Multi-Story Home? Consider These 5 Things
It is well known by now, thanks to the findings by AARP and others, that people would prefer to live out their years in the comfort of their own homes. And why not? Our homes are full of the memories that we created through the years. And, in many cases, where we raised our children. They are an important part of our personal story. However, the …
7 Tips To Make Mom’s Move A Breeze
Mom's move can be a daunting task. Whether it's downsizing to make independent living easier, or transitioning to an assisted living facility, you have a crucial role to play. The more you help with planning, logistics and emotional support, the more comfortable the move becomes. Here are seven practical steps you can take to make moving day …
Avoid Costly Mistakes When Searching For Your Lifelong Dream Home
Searching for your dream home for aging in place is one of the biggest steps you’ll take in life, and it involves a number of important decisions. Will you relocate from your current community? What features must your new home have? How much are you willing to spend? Without a plan, your ideal aging-in-place home can end up as a costly regret. …
8 Ways To Make Retirement The Best Years of Your Life
Do you feel like you've already had the best years of your life? Or, are you still creating it as you go along ... filling each day with new experiences, learning, giving and living? We've all heard people talk about their retirement experience; some good, some not so good. But, what it will be (or is) for you ... well, that's up to …
Memory And Aging: When To Seek Help
Some memory loss is expected as our loved ones get older; it’s a natural part of the aging process. Suddenly, it seems, names can be a little harder to recall, misplaced items a little harder to find. The occasional forgotten appointment, the car that’s hard to locate in the sea of cars in the parking garage, all of these can be symptoms of the …