Yes, you read that right ... 26 gift ideas. The holidays are here, and while you are busy checking things off your list, maybe you paused because you just don’t know what to buy for that special older person in your life. Particularly because he /she says they don't need anything. You need gift ideas ... maybe pretty fast if you have to ship …
Aging in Place Home Automation
Home automation is using technology to have housework or household activities completed automatically, with little to no intervention from the user. (Sometimes called a ‘smart home’.) It allows an individual to have remote control of the technology performing the activities. The goal of home automation is to help create a home that is easier, more …
Announcing the 2009 Aging in Place Business Survey
As you know, AgeInPlace.com is focused on helping older people maintain their quality of life and received the care they need as they age. And, as such, people who are in the business of providing service in our communities to seniors and their families are incredibly important for us to meet that goal. As part of that effort, our sister site …
What is Home Automation?
As mentioned before, home automation can be used by seniors who are aging in place. So, what is home automation? Essentially, it is simply a way to make things happen in your home, without (or with limited) input from you. In the sciences, it is called Assistive Domotics; automation technology used by the elderly or disabled. It can provide for …
Assistive Technology
Assitive technology can be as simple as a grab bar, shower seat or pill dispenser. Or, they can be as complex as a home automation system or in-home monitoring system. All are designed to help a person live in their home environment in safety and comfort. To us, that's the perfect definition of aging in place technology! Not all …
Accessible Bathroom Counters & Cabinets – Photos
Accessible bathroom counters make your bath more user friendly & convenient. You might think that a counter is just a counter; nothing could be further than the truth. There are many ways to think about accessibility when thinking about remodeling your bathroom. For instance, an elderly or senior person aging in place being able to easily …