Aging in place is a local issue and important for everyone. Including you. Here's why. The idea of aging in place is very near and dear to me. I've spent years thinking about, advocating for, educating about and evangelizing the idea of people taking responsibility for their own quality of life as they grow older. I haven't done it for …
5 Promises to Yourself You Should Make and Keep This Year
You make promises to yourself. Sometimes you keep them; sometimes you don't. At the beginning of every year, millions of people make resolutions they already know they won’t stick with. Sometimes we try to trick ourselves that we’ll lose those last 10 pounds or we’ll volunteer our time more; and sometimes we just know we won’t do it as we make …
I Don’t Need a Job, So Why Would I Need an Occupational Therapist?
First, a (very) little history about the therapy of occupation “I don’t need help finding a job; why do I need an occupational therapist?” I am an occupational therapist, and I have heard this question more than once over the years. It is true that the name of my profession, Occupational Therapy (OT) can be confusing, because it is not obvious …
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 …
4 Home Projects That Will Offer You The Most Value
If you are considering listing your current home for sale in today’s real estate market, there are a number of ways to ensure that your property gets top dollar. Or, if you’re looking to plan for the future when the time comes to sell your home, you’ll want to make sure your home offers some value. Some of these home projects are quite …
Interview with Vince Baiera, Creator of Step2Bed
In this episode of Smart Retirement Life, listen in as Mark Hager talks with Vince Baiera, creator of Step2Bed and Founder of Step2Health. Vince started his career working as an ICU Nurse at The Cleveland Clinic and Duke University Hospital in the Cardiac ICU. After working as a traveling ICU Nurse, Vince stepped away from nursing to pursue …