Jane Regan is a go-getter. She's dedicated to helping seniors maintain their quality of life as they age and it shows. She is the owner of HB Design Services, providing kitchen, bath, interior & lighting design. She is especially focused on aging in place design, that can help seniors wishing to stay in their homes longer as they age. She …
About AgeInPlace.com
Welcome to AgeInPlace.com, the place where families, caregivers & those planning for their future can find useful information, insights, resources and inspiration to help them (or a loved one) stay in the home of their choice as they age. About Aging in Place Aging in place is a concept that promotes living in your home as long as possible as …
Joint Replacement Surgery: Things You Should Know
Joint replacement surgery Surgery can be scary, but joint replacement surgery is routine. Hip and knee surgeries are often done because of osteoarthritis, when bone painfully rubs on bone. Your surgeon will replace some of the bone with metal, ceramic, and/or plastic so that bone will not rub on bone.1 Your involvement The more you involve …
5 Steps to a Healthier Heart in Late Life
Heart disease is already the leading cause of death in Americans, but the risk of heart disease increases as we age. Fortunately, heart disease is completely preventable. However, trying to keep heart healthy as we grow older can sometimes present new challenges such as overall health (i.e., flexibility, endurance), other ailments (i.e., arthritis …
Faster Than a Speeding Bullet
If you were born in the 1950s or '60s, you likely responded to the title of this article by adding “More powerful than a locomotive." If Superman wasn’t your thing, maybe you were more in the “what was Cindy Brady’s doll’s name” category. Either way, we know you. You, my dear friend, are a Baby Boomer! It is very interesting how a few simple …
10 Steps You Can Take to Get the Coverage You Deserve
Health insurance coverage costs are rising at an alarming rate. According to a 2005 survey conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation, employee premiums have increased 70% since 2000. During the same period, wages rose just 15%. Unfortunately, while insurance costs are rising, the medical claims processing system remains highly complex, resulting …