A virtual experience for seniors, family and caregivers that combines monitoring and communication in one system, the GrandCare System helps aging in place seniors remain independent and safe at home. Whether monitoring blood pressure, maintaining room temperatures or calling for help, seniors and their caregivers have easy access to one system for …
Staying In Your Multi-Story Home? Consider These 5 Things
It is well known by now, thanks to the findings by AARP and others, that people would prefer to live out their years in the comfort of their own homes. And why not? Our homes are full of the memories that we created through the years. And, in many cases, where we raised our children. They are an important part of our personal story. However, the …
Kitchen Remodel Granite Bay: Kerrie Kelly Design Lab
The goal for this kitchen remodel, Granite Bay, CA, was to create a distinctive looking Universal Design kitchen for all members of the family; a gathering place. This house was a part of the DIY’s House Crasher’s TV show. The entire kitchen was gutted and everything in it was replaced new. Pulls were added to cabinetry, as well as …
The Effect of Social Isolation and Aging in Place
The ability to connect with others is crucial. When a person is aging in place, he remains in his home for as long as possible which, depending on various circumstances, could lead to social isolation and depression. There are ways seniors can avoid isolation and caregivers can encourage social interaction to prevent this from …
DIY Home Automation or Professionally Installed?
Deciding whether to have a DIY home automation system or have it professionally installed is a personal choice. Many people like the challenge of a technical project, but others do not. It depends on how interested you are in home automation or if you just like what it can do for you. Of course, expense is another factor, since some people aging …
Professional Real Estate Services for Seniors
For anyone who has bought or sold a home, you know how time consuming and stressful it can be. During the process there are ups and downs, and plenty of questions. There are also the concerns about protecting your best interest and the lifestyle you have worked so to build. In order to help people age 50 and older to do these things and more, the …