Having accessible and usable common areas should also be a goal when remodeling for aging in place to increase home safety and create a more pleasant home experience for all. Many of these items are applicable to other rooms of the house, as well. Doors and Openings Every interior doorway in your home should be 32” wide at minimum. This allows …
When to Have the Money Talk With Your Parents
Too often, adult children have no idea of the state their parents financial affairs are in and parents aren't usually prone to disclosing this type of information without some discussion. We've covered the difficulties of talking to elderly parents about money before, but it bears mentioning again. Talking openly with your parents before they are …
Seniors & Elderly Flu Prevention
You know it's coming on when the fever, headache, tiredness, cough and other symptoms start. It can keep you from being at your best and slow you down. Even though it is easier to ignore it than interrupt your busy life, don't. According to the CDC, every year 36,000 people die and 200,000 are put in the hospital in the United States due to …
Aging in Place is a Choice
Your aging in place choice means taking control over your independence, quality of life & dignity. Planning helps you achieve your best life as you age. Deciding you wish to age in place means you are choosing: how you want to spend your retirement years how you want your home to be set up what your health care choices will …
Seniors and Flu Shots
October through May marks the flu season and, as always, seniors are encouraged to get their flu shots. Although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend all people ages 6 months and older get a flu shot, young children, people with certain health conditions and people ages 65 and older are at a higher risk for the flu and …
Preparing the elderly estate and setting up future finances
The most important things to have in your possession when you are caring for aging parents – or if you’re in a position where you ever might care for them – are powers of attorney. And the powers are not one set of paperwork – they are two. The first kind of power of attorney is for finances. The document, usually drawn up by a professional in …