Meet Elanor (at 92) who is involved with, and has had her life touched by the North Shore Senior Center Northfield, IL. The Center offers a large number of programs for seniors and provides the community assistance for those wishing to age in place. It is a great example of an organization stepping up to […]
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Safety Checklist for Aging in Place Homes
Are you taking care of mom or dad while they are aging in place? Here are some great tips you can use to help ensure their home is a safe environment for them. The month of June is recognized as National Home Safety Month. Take a few minutes along with millions of other adult children […]
Aging in Place Home Solutions
Jan Merle from the Art Institute in Ft. Lauderdale, FL discusses some of the unique aging in place ideas students have come up with, as well as some practical planning tips for home modifications as you prepare your home to age in place.
Home Remodeling Trends
BuildTV produced this video aimed at contractors and explores the opportunity in providing aging in place remodeling solutions. Though geared towards builders, it has ideas and explanations about remodeling for the elderly and some of the larger issues pertaining to aging in place.
Elderly Activities: Educate & Stimulate
Elderly activities keep the mind and body healthier as we grow older It’s no secret that keeping the mind healthy is important to those aging in place. Elderly people need mental stimulation just like everyone else; keeping it exercised is easier than you might think. In any given community, there are hundreds of educational opportunities […]
Aging In Place: In Safety, In Style
There is much to-do about aging in place, especially in terms of home remodeling. With the advent of the NAHB’s CAPS certification, builders and service providers across America have further focused their efforts to provide quality services and products to elderly consumers and their caregivers. What you may not know is that many other industries […]