Articles On:Aging In Place

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.
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.