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 …
Slip & Fall Accident Prevention
Safeguarding you or an elderly loved one against slip & fall accidents should be on your list when trying to help a senior age in place. After all, without preventing falls your independence may be at risk. While many people think it won’t happen to them, they’ll just “be careful,” think about this: More than 1 in 3 seniors age 65 or older fall …
Senior Depression How to Help
Senior depression often can go undetected. Many times the signs are seen as symptoms of other conditions such as Alzheimer’s or dementia, general aging changes and social/emotional changes due to retirement and other life changes. This is a very serious condition, and often times loved ones have no idea how to help. So, how can you help …
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 …
What Is A Certified Aging In Place Specialist and How Can They Help
What is the Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) designation? It is used to identify those that have been trained to help seniors & older adults live in their homes safely as they age. The designation program was created by the NAHB Remodelers of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in collaboration with Home Innovation …
Senior Healthcare And Planning
I'm reading a lot of reports about senior healthcare; specifically rural healthcare for seniors lately. It certainly is a real issue. And, if you're being realistic as you make your own aging in place plans, you need to know and act on the fact that we all will face care needs at some point. There are many factors that concern senior healthcare …