Articles On:Aging In Place

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.
July 5, 2022

10 Senior Living Trends to Watch

In planning for changes in living arrangements as they age, senior adults and their families ...

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man in wheelchair and woman at home - photo by Nd3000, Dreamstime. Changing senior living trends affect options for older adults and their families: outdoor spaces, affinity communities, pets, activities, etc.
June 15, 2022

Home Sharing for Seniors

Home sharing for seniors offers an affordable senior housing option for older adults interested in ...

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women enjoying dinner together at home - photo by Monkey Business Images, Dreamstime. Home sharing for seniors offers an affordable senior housing option for aging in place with some of the benefits of retirement communities.
May 5, 2022

Challenges of a Senior Solo Ager

Seniors Guide addresses the challenges of being a solo ager, especially for those aging in ...

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happy woman looking out her window photo by Simon Kadula Dreamstime. Seniors Guide addresses the challenges of a solo ager, especially when aging in place, and suggests workarounds to address the problems.
March 7, 2022

Home Modifications for Parkinson’s Patients

Strategic at-home modifications for Parkinson’s disease (PD) help PD patients maintain safety and independence, through ...

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Happy Couple Man With Walker In Park Photo By Nontapan Nuntasiri Dreamstime. For article, At-home modifications for Parkinson’s help PD patients maintain safety and independence, through household, clothing, and dining adaptations.
March 1, 2022

The Best Aging in Place Products for Seniors

Aging in place is typically defined as an older adult’s ability to continue living in ...

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Senior woman using one of the best aging in place products, a grab bar
February 28, 2022

The Benefits of Adult Day Services

Seniors who want to remain in their homes may find that the benefits of adult ...

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Games And Snacks In Adult Day Services Photo By Pressmaster Dreamstime. For article, The benefits of adult day services help seniors achieve the goal of aging in place while meeting many of their changing needs.
January 31, 2022

Ask Amy: Unwilling Caregiver

A family has become the unwilling caregiver for a father post-surgery. Now that Dad has ...

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Older Son And Father Photo By Korn Vitthayanukarun Dreamstime. A family has become an unwilling caregiver for a father and Dad refuses to move out. Ask Amy advice columnist Amy Dickinson weighs in.
January 18, 2022

Aging in Place for Introverts

In a society that values bold and outgoing personalities, introverts are often misunderstood – even ...

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senior man with newspaper at home. wheelchair beside him. photo by Kolotype Dreamstime. Despite health concerns, aging in place for introverts may feel preferable to a senior community. But is staying at home a wise choice?
October 11, 2021

Ask Amy: How to Set Limits During Illness

By Amy Dickinson Advice columnist Amy Dickinson fields suggestions from a woman whose husband learned ...

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Thoughtful senior man, for article on how to Set limits during illness