Articles On:Aging In Place

May 8, 2023

Safeguarding a Senior’s Dignity

Caring for a loved one goes beyond providing for their physical needs. In the third ...

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grandfather in a wheelchair with his daughter and a young granddaughter, from Kiattisak Lamchan. Caring for an aging parent one goes beyond caring for physical needs and safety to emotional needs, including safeguarding a senior’s dignity.
April 14, 2023

Multigenerational Living: A Trending Option

Seniors with adult children may wonder if multigenerational living could be an option for them. ...

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Seniors with adult children may wonder if multigenerational living is an option. We offer overview and tips for adults sharing a household. Picture of family enjoying a meal together, from Monkey Business Images
March 28, 2023

A 99-Year-Old Veteran of WWII

During World War II, Walter Reynolds and his fellow soldiers worried about being killed by ...

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Walter Reynolds, a 99-year-old veteran who served in the Army from 1942-1948, recently celebrated his 99th birthday. (Kim Hairston/The Baltimore Sun/TNS)
February 15, 2023

Aging Parents of Adults with Disabilities

Most of us as parents watch our children leave the nest to live independent lives. ...

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Disabled man with family. By Oksana Amelia. When someone is unable to live independently, aging parents of adults with disabilities must often find living options and financial support.
January 12, 2023

Transportation Options for Seniors

If you can’t drive anymore, you may feel like independence has left you at the ...

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Young man helping an older man in a wheelchair into a handicap-enabled van. Image by Chernetskaya. If you can’t drive anymore, you can still hitch a ride with these five transportation options for seniors. Get out and go!
December 12, 2022

What Are ADLs and IADLs?

All industries have their acronyms, which can be confusing to people not immersed in the ...

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a senior man in a wheelchair, chopping celery in the kitchen. Image by Pojoslaw. For article on ADLs and IADLs.
September 7, 2022

Is Multigenerational Living Right for You?

Are you an older adult with thoughts of moving in with your grown children or ...

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Three generations of a family together at the breakfast table. Photo by Yuri Arcurs, Dreamstime. If you're thinking of moving in with younger generations, these considerations can help determine if multigenerational living works for you.
August 31, 2022

Transition Period for Aging Parents

Paula Berryann published her book, Optimize Life for Your Aging Parents and You, to help ...

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Senior father and son. Photo by Monkey Business Images, Dreamstime. “Transition Period” from "Optimize Life for Your Aging Parents and You" provides suggestions in caring for parents who are aging in place.
July 26, 2022

NORCs: A Model for Aging in Place

If you’ve considered moving to a community that better serves your needs as an aging ...

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seniors playing bridge. Photo by Monkey Business Images, Dreamstime. A NORC, naturally occurring retirement community, serves older adults. Its services offer a blueprint for aging-in-place options.
July 12, 2022

Is a Geriatric Care Manager Right for Your Family?

A geriatric care manager (GCM), also called life manager or aging life care coordinator, specializes ...

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multigenerational family at home looking at tablet Photo by Jovanmandic Dreamstime. A geriatric care manager (GCM), aka life manager or aging life care coordinator, helps older adults and families meet the needs of aging.