If you can’t bear the thought of leaving a much-loved home and community, fear not—with a little resourcefulness, you can successfully age in place—as long as you have the right supports in place (and your health needs are manageable). Read on for some ideas on how to create a support system that makes aging in… Read more »
Did you know that each year, one in four Americans over age 65 takes a fall, which is the leading cause of disability in seniors? We certainly don’t mean to alarm you, but if you plan to age in place, you must take steps to prevent a fall, like getting rid of fall hazards, exercising… Read more »
Although exercise is no panacea for some of the challenging conditions associated with aging, it’s far and away the best tool we have. Regular physical activity can slow down the loss of muscle mass, help you lose weight, manage your pain, reduce the risk of falls, and help stave off heart disease. Exercise can also… Read more »
If you or your loved one is considering aging in place in Nashville, the best advice is this: Be honest and be prepared. A candid assessment of health (both physical and mental) and unique needs helps you determine if aging in place is truly the right choice. If it is, the next step is to… Read more »
Why Working with a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist May Be Helpful A decade and a half ago, when our kids were young, we added rooms to our home to create more space for family and friends. In our 40s at the time, and with retirement not yet in sight, my wife (an elder care specialist), suggested… Read more »
More aging adults are opting to age in place, remaining in their own homes as they grow older. That means more seniors are handling their own home maintenance. For seniors who live in areas that experience all four seasons, preparing for the cold winter months by winterizing your home is a must. Home winterization makes… Read more »
Have you had that discomforting thought that moving to an assisted living or nursing home will be inevitable someday? And when you grow older and need help, there won’t be other options? There is another way – one that is proving more and more successful each year at helping people live out the lives they… Read more »
Today, smart technology makes continuing to live at home a viable solution for many senior adults. Take a look at this information provided by AllConnect.com and discover how automation may help you age in place. Smart home automation can make independent living comfortable and help with the everyday tasks of home management. From smart thermostats… Read more »
Approximately half of all falls occur in the home and with the older adult population falls are the leading cause of injury. Each year about one in every three people 65 and older sustain a fall. There are things that you can do to prevent falls and make your home safer. Improving your balance and… Read more »
