If you're wondering what home automation features could actually support you in your caregiving role, then you're in for a treat. In this article, we're covering home automation that can not only help you're loved on stay at home longer (say, an aging parent), but also help you rest a little easier. I've been writing about home automation and …
SmartThings Home Automation
If you are interested in home automation, but don't want to commit to a large company or monthly fees, SmartThings might be for you. SmartThings is at the other end of systems, where you can build your own (or have someone do it for you) that does not require you to use proprietary technology. Their open platform supports hundreds of devices from …
Aging in Place Ideas for Common Areas
Having accessible and usable common areas should also be a goal when remodeling for aging in place to increase home safety and create a more pleasant home experience for all. Many of these items are applicable to other rooms of the house, as well. Doors and Openings Every interior doorway in your home should be 32” wide at minimum. This allows …
Baby Boomers Not Financially Prepared for Disability
In a series of surveys conducted by Harris Interactive for the America's Health Insurance Plans, Baby Boomers were questioned about their opinions, perceptions and preparedness about disability coverage and how they might be impacted financially were they struck with a debilitating disease or injury that kept them from working.The results were a …
8 Aging in Place New Year’s Resolutions
If you haven’t thought about your New Year’s resolutions yet, start now. Think about things you meant to do last year. The things you knew would make your home or your loved one’s home safe. The things you knew would improve yours or your loved ones life. The things you wanted to try. And, in particular, the simple and easy things you knew could …
The IRS Scam: A Scam for All Seasons
The holidays are over, the presents are put away, and we are looking forward to Groundhog Day, Valentines Day, and of course, the tax season! My personal preference is Valentine’s Day. But, as you know, the IRS doesn’t give you much choice. Mark Twain once said ... “What is the difference between a taxidermist and a tax collector? The …