Why Does Time Move Faster As We Get Older? For many older adults, it seems as if time appears to be going by faster each year. As soon as they say, “Happy New Year,” a short time later, they say, “Happy Holidays.” But it’s just the opposite with young children who wonder why it takes … Continue reading “Why Does Time Move Faster As We Get Older?”
Category: Aging In Place
Aging In Place Information
Aging In Place Information Older adults across the country say they want to age in place, and local communities are making efforts to help them achieve their goals. Towns and cities are improving their “livability scores” to make it safer for older adults to remain in their homes. For example, leaders in local New Hampshire … Continue reading “Aging In Place Information”
Aging in Place Update
Aging in Place Update When older adults say they want to age in place, chances are they will need to remodel their homes to do so. The renovation, for instance, may call for installing grab bars in the shower, widening doorways and hallways to accommodate wheelchairs, and replacing knobs for handles. So, older adults may … Continue reading “Aging in Place Update”
How To ‘Age In Place’
How To ‘Age In Place’ When Karen Hauck advises seniors on how to age in place safely or consults with those who want to construct a new “forever home,” she is speaking from first-hand experience. Before becoming a Certified Aging in Place Specialist, Hauck and her husband, James, were caregivers for her parents and relatives—all … Continue reading “How To ‘Age In Place’”
Aging In Place: Plan for it!
Aging In Place: Plan for it Deborah Glover was struggling to stay in the Washington Park home in Atlanta that her family had owned since the 1930s. Glover’s husband had died, and a few years later, Glover’s daughter died, leaving Glover all alone. Glover’s health began to decline, and her house fell into disrepair. She … Continue reading “Aging In Place: Plan for it!”
Aging In Place News
Aging In Place News Survey after survey shows that most older adults want to age in place, meaning they want to grow old in their own home instead of moving into a nursing home or assisted living facility. It’s a logical choice for many adults, especially those who have been in their communities for decades … Continue reading “Aging In Place News”
Senior Tech
Senior Tech Adults between 45 and 60 years old are not hired for jobs involving technology because managers believe they do not have what it takes to make mid-career changes, a recent survey showed. “They won’t catch on to the technology,” or “They’ll have a hard time developing new skills” were just a few of … Continue reading “Senior Tech”
Aging In Place: Healthier Life; Latest Trend
Aging In Place: Healthier Life; Latest Trend The Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, which keeps track of the housing trends in the country, has set its sights on the older adult population. The federally backed home mortgage company, better known as Freddie Mac, conducted two surveys within five years to determine the attitudes and perceptions … Continue reading “Aging In Place: Healthier Life; Latest Trend”
Senior Tech For Aging In Place
Senior Tech For Aging In Place Living independently is getting increasingly easier—and safer—for older adults thanks to the growing number of smart-home devices. As long as there is Wi-Fi and Internet in the home, seniors can use a smartphone app, a laptop, or a smart-home hub to control the temperature on a thermostat, respond to … Continue reading “Senior Tech For Aging In Place”
Why Do I Ache More As I Get Older?
Why Do I Ache More As I Get Older? As you get older, it’s not unusual for your knees to pop or your legs to tingle or you hear yourself groan because of the pain you feel when you get up from a chair. This is a normal part of aging. Medical experts say that … Continue reading “Why Do I Ache More As I Get Older?”
