Can You Afford to Age in Place?

Can You Afford to Age in Place?

Safe Aging Coalition wants to share this blog post from National Council of Aging. For many of us, home is a haven of comfort and familiarity. It’s where we’ve celebrated milestones, created memories, and gathered with those we love. Not surprising, then,...
Activities of Daily Living: Measuring Senior Independence

Activities of Daily Living: Measuring Senior Independence

Blog Source: A Place For Mom Written by: Leah Hallstrom Cleaning your home, preparing dinner, and taking ashower are essential activities of daily living, or ADLs, that feel like second nature to many of us. But as we age, it’s normal for these tasks to become more...
5 Reasons to Install Grab Bars in Your Home

5 Reasons to Install Grab Bars in Your Home

You may not think of grab bars when you’re considering home improvements, but they offer a variety of benefits that make them a great idea. Since they are available in different sizes and styles, they can accommodate different surfaces and needs. This makes them...
Unlocking the Mystery of Medicare

Unlocking the Mystery of Medicare

For many of us, as we approach retirement or age 65 we begin to think about Medicare. Many people just aren’t sure where to get started and are unsure of where to turn for help. This post is a resource to help with the basics and some common questions. For more...
The Worrying Facts About Caregiver Health and Stress

The Worrying Facts About Caregiver Health and Stress

We found a great blog post that we wanted to share with you: Written by Claire Samuels: Learn more about the author More than one in 10 Americans act as an unpaid caregiver for an older friend or relative. Over the past three decades, thousands of studies have...
What’s The Best Way To Prevent Falls In Older Adults?

What’s The Best Way To Prevent Falls In Older Adults?

We found this article https://www.healthinaging.org/blog/whats-the-best-way-to-prevent-falls-in-older-adults/ and wanted to share ournal of the American Geriatrics Society Research Summary An international team of experts compared practices that research has...