Aging in place is something many of us aim to do as we grow older, but we often need to make some changes to our lifestyle and living environments in order to make it happen. With these tips and resources, you’ll learn how to modify our home and lifestyle for aging in place — and ensure optimal health, happiness, and physical fitness in our Golden Years.
Category: Aging in Place
What to Consider When Choosing A Bed for the Elderly in the Family
older woman in bed Written by Tim Rogers With age comes many body changes. It is completely normal for the elderly in your family to have issues with their body’s strength and agility. They may need a little assistance when getting up and down, or need to change position often. It can be more… Continue reading What to Consider When Choosing A Bed for the Elderly in the Family
Contributed Post: How to Make Gardening Easier for Older Adults
Written by Morgan Antoinette How to Make Gardening Easier for Older Adults Being old and alone is interesting sometimes. You get to do anything you want, no fear of being late at work, no tension of getting established and definitely no fear to earn more money than you did in the last month. You can… Continue reading Contributed Post: How to Make Gardening Easier for Older Adults
Contributed Post: How to Make Moving Easier for Seniors
Although seniors in particular often struggle with moving, it doesn’t have to be such a distressing experience. If you’re a senior citizen, you might find the following tips helpful to make moving easier:
Aging in Place and Holiday Survival
Elsie and John are celebrating the holidays simply this year. Christmas dinner is being simplified and the decorations are going to be minimal. Why? Because things are much harder these days for this senior couple and simplification HAS to happen.
Contributed Post: Dealing with Dementia: What Family Members Need to Know
From the moment the devastating diagnosis is made, those suffering from dementia along with their families face a future of many changes and adaptations. The emotional turmoil alone can be very difficult to cope with, not to mention the practical aspects of this life-altering disease, so we as caregivers need to do our absolute best to make the journey as simple and comfortable as possible.