It is sad to say, but older people are often the primary targets of fraudsters. Seen as trusting and a soft touch, liars, scammers, low grade sales reps, ID thieves and even some charities will try to squeeze what they can out of people who are older. Independence is vital to many people;Â especially those wanting to age in place, in their …
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Three Steps to Getting the Most Benefit from AgeInPlace.com This site has two purposes and both of them are about helping you. First, providing you the most reliable and helpful information on aging in place we can create or find. Second, to help you find the right resources or people to meet your needs. That's it. Get Updates Via …
ADA Shower In Tempe, AZ
My customer in Tempe, AZ wanted me to create a nice looking curbless ADA shower (in the hall bathroom) for her handicapped daughter. After taking out the existing tub and adding a new lower drain installation, we added a custom height bench for an easy transfer from a wheelchair. Then, we added a shower valve (on/off) near the bench for …
Companies Plan Joint Venture for High-Tech Aging in Place Education
AgeInPlace.com is partnering with Maui AgeWave LLC and Virtual Ability, Inc. to explore the use the virtual world called Second Life for the creation of an educational resource for Baby Boomers about aging in place. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ocala, FL -- Aug 11, 2008 -- AgeInPlace.com (https://ageinplace.com), a property of Florida-based Age In …
General Home Safety Tips
 Many accidents in the home can be prevented with a little effort put towards prevention. These general home safety tips are applicable to many areas of the home and can go a long way towards fall prevention and other safety issues that can lead to more serious accidents. As a note, many utility companies, local agencies and service companies …
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 …