How Technology is Empowering Seniors to Age in Place Safely and Independently
Why Technology is Essential for Seniors Aging in Place While it can sometimes be challenging, more and more seniors are turning to technology to help them remain in their homes as they age. “Certainly, nothing replaces the personal touch, but technology can help improve seniors’ lives and help them age a little more gracefully,” said […]
Top Ten Tech Gadgets to Help Seniors Age in Place Safely
Top Ten Tech Gadgets to Help Seniors Age in Place Safely Top Ten Tech Gadgets to Help Seniors Age in Place Safely You installed grab bars in the shower, improved lighting in dark hallways and tightened the handrails along the stairways. Are there other things you should do to make your aging mom’s home more […]
Essential Aging in Place Safety Checklist for Your Loved Ones
Essential Aging in Place Safety Checklist for Your Loved Ones Essential Aging in Place Safety Checklist for Your Loved Ones Identifying Potential Hazards Does your mom still have decorative throw rugs scattered around her home? Is your dad’s living room cluttered with magazines, newspapers, books, and other items? Do you worry that your aging loved […]
Choosing the Right Caregiver
Choosing the Right Caregiver Choosing the Right Caregiver Your aging mom is failing. She doesn’t need skilled nursing or assisted living yet – just a little help with things like light housekeeping, meal prep and getting in and out of the shower. You’ve heard a lady from your mom’s church sometimes works as an independent […]
Ten Tech Gadgets That Can Help Seniors Age in Place
Your Content Goes Here Ten Tech Gadgets That Can Help Seniors Age in Place I’ve fallen and I can’t get up! Do you remember that commercial? At the time, wearable medical alert systems, like those featured in those memorable ads, were really the only technologies available to help seniors age safely in their homes. Not […]
10 Tips and Tricks That Will Make Life Easier for Seniors
10 Tips and Tricks That Will Make Life Easier for Seniors 10 Tips and Tricks That Will Make Life Easier for Seniors Worsening eyesight, arthritis, memory loss and other age-related conditions can make even the simplest day-to-day tasks a little challenging – especially for seniors who live alone. “We know an overwhelming majority of seniors […]
Making Home Safe for Mom and Dad
Making Home Safe for Mom and Dad Aging at Home Your parents have been very clear, repeatedly – they do not want to move to a senior living community… at least not yet. “An overwhelming majority of seniors want to remain in their homes as they age, and a new study shows they’re doing whatever […]
7 Signs Your Senior Might Need a Little Extra Help at Home
7 Signs Your Senior Might Need a Little Extra Help at Home Need Extra Help at Home? She hasn’t said anything, but you suspect your mom is struggling to take care of herself and her home. “Older people rarely ask for help. They’re afraid of losing their independence, and they don’t want to burden family […]
Hiring the Right Caregiver
Hiring the Right Caregiver Hiring the Right Caregiver Your mom is failing – having trouble keeping up with day-to-day tasks like laundry, housekeeping and meal preparation. She needs assistance… but not assisted living. “The overwhelming majority of seniors want to remain in their homes as they age, and with in-home care, they can do that,” […]
Weathering the Storm – Helping Your Senior Stay Safe in Severe Weather
Weathering the Storm – Helping Your Senior Stay Safe in Severe Weather As winter turns to spring, we start worrying less about ice and snow and more about severe weather. “Whether it’s damaging thunderstorms, flash flooding, or tornadoes, it’s important to prepare for whatever Mother Nature throws at us – especially if you have aging […]