We all think about getting older and if you have an aging parent you may be wondering how to help an older relative through the process. Planning ahead is key. Too often we wait until a parent or loved one ends up in the hospital for surgery or other health…
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ADJUSTMENTS TO YOUR HOME for Comfort & Safety
We’ve all spent a whole lot more time in our own homes over the past year. It’s given us time to think about making adjustments to our home. People have been working from home, educating their kids from home and spending all of their free time at home. Many have…
View More ADJUSTMENTS TO YOUR HOME for Comfort & SafetyFOUR TOOLS TO HELP WITH MOBILITY ISSUES
HAVING TROUBLE GETTING AROUND? It’s not uncommon to begin to develop mobility issues as we get a little older. Fortunately, dozens of medical devices have been designed to assist us and keep us safe. If you are experiencing difficulty moving from place to place in your home, or when out…
View More FOUR TOOLS TO HELP WITH MOBILITY ISSUESHOW TO RETAIN OUR INDEPENDENCE As We Get Older
There are many challenging aspects to getting older, but one of the hardest is the loss of independence. Most of us want to retain our independence as we get older as we do not want to have to rely on others to do things for us. There may come a…
View More HOW TO RETAIN OUR INDEPENDENCE As We Get OlderSigns That It’s Time To Downsize
There are many reasons why you may not want to downsize your property. Perhaps you’ve spent a considerable amount of time in your home are and it’s full of memories. Or, the idea of starting somewhere new is both frightening and overwhelming. However there are signs to look for that…
View More Signs That It’s Time To DownsizeAdvocating For Aging Parents: A Starter Guide
When you are caring for aging parents, advocacy will become part and parcel of your daily life. However, advocacy does not come naturally to everyone. Below, we provide an overview of advocacy and offer a starter guide to the “do’s” and “don’ts” of this important practice. What does it mean…
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