Aging in place is doable when we upgrade our home for easier living. Making home modifications is the right thing to do, peace of mind, quality of life and safety. Creating a better home environment doesn’t have to be a big, expensive deal. Small changes can be huge in their…
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HOW TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF DEMENTIA
In the United States alone, dementia affects approximately one in ten people aged 65 years or older. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 13.8 million people aged 65+ are likely to have dementia by 2050. It’s a difficult problem that isn’t going away anytime soon. The sad truth about dementia is…
View More HOW TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF DEMENTIAHow To Accept Help As You Age
There’s a problem with aging – everyone wants to live longer, but nobody wants to be old. If you could remain young forever, you might feel that you have hit the jackpot. The fact that most people are young at heart is the tricky part. We still believe ourselves to…
View More How To Accept Help As You AgeAging In Place – Is It Right for You?
As we get older, we inevitably need to ask ourselves the question: Is aging in place the right thing to do? In some cases, the answer is yes. If we are able-bodied, and if we can live independently, then these are reasons why we might choose to stay at home.…
View More Aging In Place – Is It Right for You?In-Home Health Care – Pros & Cons
When looking for in-home health care, whether for yourself or your parents, there are a variety of factors to consider. Planning for the long term will help you ensure that you or your parents are getting the assistance they need, when they need it. If you’re unsure what home health-care…
View More In-Home Health Care – Pros & ConsPlanning the Future With Your Older Parent
There may come a time when you will be called upon to care for your older parent. Those individuals who you saw as so robust and strong, begin to need you more and more. It can be a hard road to tread and elder care is demanding, but it may…
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