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; instead, they evolve naturally as residents age and choose […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Furniture Tips to Help Maximize the Comfort & Safety of Home
Learn a few furniture tips about arranging your furniture that will help you maximize the comfort of your home. Make your home feel better, more easily.
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 investment from paying out of pocket costs if damages do occur.
5 Hidden Costs of Aging in Place
Aging in place means being able to live in your own home and community safely, independently and comfortably. Some older people might consider moving into an assisted living facility or a newer home with amenities designed to make aging in place easier. However, you may wish to stay in your own home and make changes […]
Mark Hager on HSN Connected Life with Brett Chukerman
Mark Hager, Founder of AgeInPlace.com was invited to be a guest expert on the Connected Life show on the Home Shopping Network (HSN). In this two-hour segment, Mark talked about the idea of aging in place with host Brett Chukerman. With a focus on how people can begin preparing their lives and homes for the […]