Cell phones are handy but many older people have trouble with them because they are hard to understand or hard to see. Here are a few cell phones for seniors that are neither. The Jitterbug (s) Senior Cell Phone The Jitterbug Dial (shown on left) is causing quite a stir in the cell phone market. specifically designed for seniors, this phone …
Aging in Place Health Tips: 5 Ways to a Healthier, Happier You
Aging in place health tips to maximize your life. Just like you are working on your aging in place plan, you need to have a good plan to keep your whole self healthy so you can enjoy it! Following these simple (and oftentimes overlooked) tips can help you do just that. Aging in place health tips Keep your mind active The state of your mind …
Elevators for the Aging
Meet Truby LaGarde and Paul Lambertson, a Frederick, MD couple who are taking their plans for aging in place very seriously. Truby and Paul installed an elevator in their house to assist with their mobility as they grow older. Watch the video and read more at the link below. Read More: Growing Numbers of Seniors Choose to Age at …
Aging in Place at Home
Aging In Place Home Remodeling Ideas
Home remodeling for aging in place (so you or your loved on can live in it longer) is a growing trend among Baby Boomers and their parents. Modifications can range from simple to incredibly expensive. However, resources are available to help you decide which remodeling should be done. A CAPS certified specialist can do a home assessment for you and …
Livable Communities & Aging In Place
In the Global Report on Aging (Summer 2005), Robert McNulty, Founder and President, Partners for Livable Communities puts forth what he believes are the core issues that the elderly and their communities are currently (and will continue) to face as the aging in place boom grows. He addresses such issues as housing, new housing options, …