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 …
Will Empty Spaces Affect Your Aging?
I was working with a client not long ago who afforded me one of those "epiphany" moments. We were diligently rearranging her kitchen because she felt it difficult to work in. She said she could not find the things she needed when she needed them, items were scattered about and nothing seemed to have any order. Once we reorganized everything, she …
6 Wet Room Designs We Love
Wet room designs can vary, but one of the best things about them is that they can create a more open space. This open space, combined with no-step shower makes it a perfect room for people with all abilities. A wet room is a popular amenity in the UK and one we are seeing more of here in the States. If you don't know, a wet room is essentially a …
Aging in Place
Aging in place is not a magic formula. Rather, it is a choice seniors can make to try to ensure a higher quality of life and control their circumstances as they age. It is a decision that requires some planning, so to get you started we've created a series to cover high-level topics to get you started. Through these pages you will explore a …
The Safest Cars for Seniors
When Cecil Britton, a retired Lockheed engineer, considered buying a new car this year, he wanted one that would help him drive more easily and more safely. “I’m still in pretty good shape,” says Britton, 79, whose previous cars included a 2006 Honda Odyssey and a 2015 Accord. “But I noticed that when I’d get in my Odyssey I wasn’t able to back …
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