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Aging in Place isn’t just about home modifications. It’s about what kind of community you want to live in.
More senior adults are living alone
“Check in” service providers can improve safety and delay institutionalization
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Shopping carts aren’t just for groceries any more
What some lower-income countries provide for long-term care. Hint: Not surprisingly, the focus is on in-home services
The Ice is a menace this year. You can prevent falling on it.
Why is it the older you get the harder it is to get to sleep and stay asleep and what can you do about it?
Tools to Support Activities of Daily Living: Helping Seniors Stay Independent
Designing homes for multigenerational living
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Grocery store shopping should be easier for independent-minded people who aren’t as mobile as they once were
A guide to grocery store delivery apps
Best shoes to reduce falls
The older you get the more you feel the cold
Why shoveling snow is so dangerous for seniors
Smoke detectors are often difficult to reach for seniors
Make a winter salad more festive
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It’s December. It’s cold out there.
Throw rugs
You don’t have to spend thousands to ensure safer and more convenient aging-in-place living
How Earbuds are Becoming a Lower-Cost Hearing Aid Option
Those over 65 or disabled may be eligible for property tax deferment
What to Know About Multigenerational Living in Canada
The rise of solo aging: How Americans are preparing to grow older alone
How to help seniors find a sense of purpose
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Since I’ve started writing this newsletter, I’ve noticed how many people use canes and walkers
The life expectancy gap between men and women should get more attention from public health officials
Another reason to age in place. Senior housing can have long wait lists in some areas
Word Recall Exercises to Help with Memory
Mortality rate for falls among older adults in the US has more than tripled during the past 30 years
Can family caregivers get paid through Medicaid?
Personal trainer says one of the best things you can do to improve your balance is to add variety to your walks
Don’t assume your child will be your caregiver as you age, expert warns
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Why isn’t Aging-in-Place a bigger political issue?
Aging in Place: It’s not just about finding someone to install the grab bars or ramps
Intergenerational living will be a major component of aging-in-place
Home elevators- a growing trend despite cost
A big part of aging in place is planning ahead
Neuropathy- one of the top risk factors for falls of seniors
It’s hot. Even hotter for seniors. What you can do without spending a lot of money
Five Home Renovations That Help Seniors Live Independently Longer
Poll shows wide variation in older adults’ preparations to age in place
Poll shows wide variation in older adults’ preparations to age in place
A series of reports from Scientific American magazine
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Illinois County to install “lock boxes” for seniors most vulnerable to medical emergencies
File of Life- List of meds and other info for first responders
How to live alone safely: 8 tips from calm.com to get used to living by yourself
Alternatives to Owning that Car
The importance of lighting in reducing falls
The importance of walking as much as you can
The next best thing to walking can be stretching
Supplementing income options for seniors
Lack of Mobility and Agility Doesn’t mean having to give up Gardening. Elevated Raised Beds may help.
When is it time to use a cane and what type?
Issues related to aging-in-place aren’t just in the US
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