Purchase College in Albany now has approval to build a senior community on-campus. The college has been trying to get approval for this project for years and is looked at as a win-win situation for the college (and it's students) and the future residents. The community will contain up to 385 senior housing units and will be the only one its kind on …
Vibration May Reduce Risk of Falling for Seniors
Researchers at the University of Technology in Sydney, Australian may have found a way to reduce falls for older people. Sven Rees, a PhD student at the University, said that standing on a platform that vibrates for ten minutes or less could help seniors keep their balance better and reduce falls. The group has been looking at ways to improve …
Match Makes Perfect Sense, Great Benefits for Aging in Place
Here's hoping this is a trend. If you're a contractor or an interior designer, take note. Give a customer a start to finish quote for a redesign & remodeling job, coordinate it in a single office with great service, and you'll have one happy consumer. "Working together with the client from the very beginning allows us to provide options that …
UK local government spearheads project to keep older people safe at home
The Bolton Council has teamed up with Careline to provide remote monitoring devices and service for older people. Sensors to detect falls, movement in the home, epileptic seizures, extreme temperatures variations, entry and exit from the home and bed and/or chair occupancy are among the list of technologies being implemented. The monitoring …
Respite care makes sense for everyone
There is a little confusion as to what respite care is. To some, it is care provided in the home; to others, care provided at a facility. Regardless of how you define it, respite care spells temporary relief for caregivers. Respite care is not a new concept. In fact, the Senate and President Bush have passed legislation to make respite care more …
Elevators for the Aging
Meet Truby LaGarde and Paul Lambertson, a Frederick, MD couple who are taking their plans for aging in place very seriously. Truby and Paul installed an elevator in their house to assist with their mobility as they grow older. Watch the video and read more at the link below. Read More: Growing Numbers of Seniors Choose to Age at …