Think video games are just for the young? Think again. They are becoming a big hit for Boomers and beyond, and for good reason. New research being conducted at places like Cornell, the University of South Carolina and the University of Florida seeks to prove that video games are good for more than just wasting time. Getting in mental and physical …
Moving Mom In
Six months after my dad passed away my mother fell and broke her hip. She was 74 and her health was getting worse already. My husband and I were faced with a serious decision: find a assisted living facility nearby or move her in with us. We live in a fairly small town in North Carolina, so there were not a lot of choices for the care she needed in …
Derik Boush – Raleigh, NC
Aging in place services Derik Boush is a Licensed Residential Contractor focused on aging in place in Raleigh, NC and provides home remodeling and renovation, home assessments and new home construction for seniors. Contact Derik Boush 919-638-3064 New Life Home Services, LLC 4508 River Edge Drive Raleigh, NC 27604 Looking …
Slip & Fall Accidents
People don’t just fall because they become elderly. There are many factors involved. A slip & fall accident may seem unlikely to happen, but slip and fall accidents can occur at any age in any home with a higher risk for the elderly (and seniors aging in place). In fact, 1 in 3 adults age 65 and older fall each year, reports the Center for …
Aging in Place and Home Automation Systems are a Perfect Match
Home automation systems use technology in the home to help complete tasks automatically, making tasks easier for those that live there. It is technology you don't see and it makes your home life better, easier or more safe. For anyone that has followed the site very long, you know we focus heavily on the home. Many people may wonder, "Why would …
What is a Home Automation System?
What is a home automation system and what does it do? A home automation system is a network of sensors, controllers, switches, interfaces and devices that allow a person to have control over the devices connected to the network, including responses to certain events. A home automation network can be wired, wireless (WiFi) or a combination of …