People want to age in their own homes. We believe that familiarity with the layout of the house over many years is adequate for aging bodies, but most are unaware that homes in the northeast were generally not designed with aging in mind. Consider how vision changes impact our ability to navigate in our own […]
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Paying Attention to Memory
A Seasonal Senior Check-In, Part 2 As I discussed in my last blog, the holidays are a good opportunity to check on parents and other senior loved ones. Be sure to ask friends and neighbors how your parents manage in day-to-day activities—they may be aware of issues your parents have not shared with you. Elders […]
Getting the Most Out of a Holiday Visit
A Seasonal Senior Check-In With the holiday season approaching, families and friends who may not have been together all year converge to spend time with loved ones. This is the perfect time to look for any changes to an elder’s appearance, mobility, memory, or behavior. Observing how a senior moves is critical in assessing modifications […]
5 Considerations for Seniors Planning to Age In Place
An important thing to consider as we age is whether to downsize to a smaller home, move to a new location, or stay in your existing home. Keep in mind that at age 60, we cannot anticipate how we may feel at age 80 or 90. Many people do choose to age in their family […]
Designing Your Ultimate Aging-in-Place Bathroom
Building A Senior-Friendly Bathroom From Scratch In my last two blogs, we covered the changes you can make to your existing bathrooms to make them safer and more accessible as you age or are visited by friends and family who are less mobile. But if you’re thinking of remodeling or building a new home to […]
6 Bathroom Updates for Aging At Home
Changes Seniors Can Make For Accessibility You’ve placed your towels within easy reach of the shower and removed all the rugs without non-skid backing. The small changes I recommended in my last post are a great start, but to make a substantial impact on reducing bathroom falls and making your home more accessible to everyone, […]
