Naturally occurring retirement communities (Updated 6/18/24) Naturally occurring retirement communities, or NORCs, are residential areas where a significant portion of the population consists of older adults who have aged in place over time. Unlike traditional retirement communities, NORCs are not planned or developed specifically for seniors; …
Senior Security Matters: Your Guide to Outsmarting Burglars and Keeping Your Home Safe
Senior security at home means you are looking out for you or a loved one safety. Seniors have unfortunately always been a target for conniving criminals and burglars. The criminals that have an eye on your home aren’t as easily outsmarted as you would think, either. In fact, if you don’t take proactive measures to keep them at bay, you may never …
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 with positive emotions as soon …
Want to Learn More About Having an Accessible Home? Watch This Video
Join environmental gerontologist, Nichole Kain, on a tour of the Welcome HOME bed and breakfast in Newburg, Wisconsin. This video was recorded via Facebook Live on March 24, 2018. The Welcome HOME (House Of Modification Examples) B&B is a non-profit established in 1989 with the purpose of educating the public on the importance of inclusive home …
Furniture Tips to Help Maximize the Comfort & Safety of Home
Furniture tips to help improve your comfort, safety and well-being at home. The Chinese Feng Shui and Indian Vastu Shastra both imply that interior design can affect one’s mood and health. It may sound like superstition, but the Journal of the Association for Psychological Science has actually published a survey that confirms the same notion. A …
Updating Your Bathroom and Home Insurance Coverage
Updating your bathroom is similar to remodeling project in your home: The value added can increase the worth of your property. Your insurance policy is usually not part of the to-do list when it comes to planning a remodel. QuoteWizard.com recommends that this increase in value is covered by your homeowners insurance if you want to protect your …