Jacob R. Baker is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) and provides services in Hendersonville, NC. His company, Continued Independence, was established to assist those aging in place by helping create a more safe home, and increased communication with families and caregivers. Jacob helps seniors increase their quality of life and stay at …
Senior Cell Phones – Just5 Simple Features
Senior cell phones are becoming more popular. Seniors and elderly folk are warming up more to these cell phones as their choices as to the phones available grow. One of these choices is the Just5 and it is a simple and affordable cell phone for seniors by design. Introducing the Just5 Just5 was designed specifically for seniors, or people with …
Senior Cell Phones – Samsung C3060R
Samsung has done something few other companies have done: they created a senior cell phone that looks like a standard cell phone. The Samsung C3060R, with it's sleek and slim design, has large text that's easy to read, a simplified menu and large and large, illuminated rubber buttons. It also has an SOS key, FM radio and a camera. (Yes, a …
5 Creative Uses for Aging-In-Place Design
Aging in place design is becoming a popular choice among seniors and, while it certainly requires some thoughtful changes in home design and function, it most certainly does not mean converting the home into a series of sterile, hospital-like rooms, as any Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS) will tell you. While design function and …
Summer Money Saving Energy Tips for Seniors
Most everyone is looking for ways to save money; especially seniors who are aging in place. One way to do that is to reduce the amount of energy used every month. Here are a few ideas for ways you can either cut back or things you can change that can help reduce your monthly energy expenses. General Turn it off if you're not using it. You …
Senior Cell Phones – Snapfon ez One
The Snapfon ez ONE is a new contender in the senior cell phone market and was specifically designed for elderly people who need an easy-to-read (and use) cell phone. It is simple to operate and has a large text display (equivalent to 28 point font) for easy reading. It also has extra large keys, an emergency S.O.S. button, back-lit keypad and it …