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; especially those wanting to age in place, in their …
The Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS)
A Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) is someone who has been trained and certified through the National Association of Home Builders to meet the individual needs of seniors wishing to age in place. Most of the professionals who have the CAPS designation work in home remodeling or home construction. Not all, of course. Some are Realtors®, …
Janet M. Neely – Knoxville, TN
Aging in place services Knoxville, TN Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) providing consultation services for designers, developers or contractors on unique aging in place solutions for home remodeling, modifications or new construction. Contact Janet M. Neely, COTA/L, CAPS (865) 384-8607 Address: Being At Home, LLC 1407 Southgate …
Elderly Depression Causes
Elderly depression causes many issues for older adults. The chance for depression increases as we age. Aging can deliver physical, financial, spiritual and mental challenges some of which may be difficult to deal with. Many life changes such as health problems or fixed income issues can get seniors down once in a while, but when a senior doesn’t …
Good Advice for Managing Elderly Finances
Sure, we've all been there: taking Mom to the doctor, running the kids here or there, planning meals, making calls to the doctor ... the unending list of 'to do' items. Things can go unnoticed or only get a cursory look. The Savvy Consumer has some great advice for being the best (most efficient, financially astute, etc.) consumer you can be. This …
Building Communities Friendly to Aging
In February and March of 2008 an online conference was held to highlight the why and how of creating aging friendly communities. The Creating Aging-Friendly Communities conference brought people and organizations together who are working to make their cities more friendly to the aging in place. Cities all over the country are experiencing rapid …