Can’t we all just get along? If you’re having trouble working with siblings to care for an aging parent, you may be asking yourself this question. Caring for an elderly parent alone can be complex enough without having to arrive at medical, financial, and practical decisions as a team – especially if you struggle to agree on the simpler decisions …
Kitchen Flooring Design and Safety Scores for Aging in Place
The kitchen is the second most important room to remodel for safety if you’re planning to age in place, coming in only behind the bathroom. And, an important part of that project is choosing the right kitchen flooring. Many people fear that they won’t be able to maintain their own unique sense of style when remodeling with safety at the …
Healthy Aging: What Happens If You Don’t Get The Right Nutrients?
While good nutrition is important at every age, it is especially important for healthy aging. Older adults have special nutritional needs, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and many people do not get the nutrients they need to stay active and healthy. In a perfect world, you would get all the nutrients you need through the …
Mark Hager on HSN Connected Life with Brett Chukerman
Mark Hager, Founder of AgeInPlace.com was invited to be a guest expert on the Connected Life show on the Home Shopping Network (HSN). In this two-hour segment, Mark talked about the idea of aging in place with host Brett Chukerman. With a focus on how people can begin preparing their lives and homes for the future. We applaud the team at HSN …
Livable Communities & Aging In Place
In the Global Report on Aging (Summer 2005), Robert McNulty, Founder and President, Partners for Livable Communities puts forth what he believes are the core issues that the elderly and their communities are currently (and will continue) to face as the aging in place boom grows. He addresses such issues as housing, new housing options, …
What Is A Certified Aging In Place Specialist and How Can They Help
What is the Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) designation? It is used to identify those that have been trained to help seniors & older adults live in their homes safely as they age. The designation program was created by the NAHB Remodelers of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in collaboration with Home Innovation …