Purchase College in Albany now has approval to build a senior community on-campus. The college has been trying to get approval for this project for years and is looked at as a win-win situation for the college (and it's students) and the future residents. The community will contain up to 385 senior housing units and will be the only one its kind on …
The Current Wave: Cell Phones for Seniors
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 …
Vibration May Reduce Risk of Falling for Seniors
Researchers at the University of Technology in Sydney, Australian may have found a way to reduce falls for older people. Sven Rees, a PhD student at the University, said that standing on a platform that vibrates for ten minutes or less could help seniors keep their balance better and reduce falls. The group has been looking at ways to improve …
Match Makes Perfect Sense, Great Benefits for Aging in Place
Here's hoping this is a trend. If you're a contractor or an interior designer, take note. Give a customer a start to finish quote for a redesign & remodeling job, coordinate it in a single office with great service, and you'll have one happy consumer. "Working together with the client from the very beginning allows us to provide options that …
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 …
