Articles On:Aging In Place

10 Trends in Senior Living

To best plan for the future, older adults and their families should know the trends ...

A group of retired people on a lawn, casually dancing. Reflecting trends in senior living. Yuri Arcurs

Home Care Versus Assisted Living: Know Before You Decide

Even older adults who have been successfully aging in place might find their needs are ...

A woman aging in place has to decide between home care versus assisted living. Image by Ivonne Wierink

January 16, 2026

Adult Day Care Centers: For Your Loved One and You

What are adult day care centers and who can they help? When an older adult ...

Playing games at adult day care centers. Image by Pojoslaw

December 16, 2025

Home Health Care for Safety and Comfort

Home health care provides a beneficial alternative to living in an assisted living home, enabling ...

Home health care Rmarmion

December 3, 2025

Tips for Tackling Hard-to-Open Packaging

Tightly sealed packages can be maddening – and even dangerous – to open. Age and ...

A senior woman is having a hard time opening a small bottle. Age and infirmities can make bottles, jars, and clamshell wraps challenging to get into. Gardgets and tips for tackling hard-to-open packaging can help. Image by Satjawat Boontanataweepol

November 5, 2025

Checking In on Seniors Makes a Difference

A very simple action can make a big difference. Checking in on seniors, especially those ...

A young woman believes in checking in on seniors, and is visiting with an elderly neighbor. Image by Peter Maszlen.

August 20, 2025

Best Gifts for Seniors: Top Picks for Every Occasion

Some people are tough to shop for, but these 10 best gifts for seniors can ...

The two women know the best gifts for seniors and the grandmother is happy. Image by Satjawat Boontanataweepol

On Aging: Purpose and Belonging

When the challenges of aging sunk Robert Koehler into “a state of uselessness,” he pulled ...

A sad man looks out the window: on aging, purpose and belonging

Smart Solutions for Aging in Place

Aging in place offers comfort, independence, and a strong sense of identity. But it can ...

Senior man leaning on his cane looking pensive, needing solutions for aging in place. By Yuri Arcurs.

Is It Time to Hire In-Home Help?

How can you know when it’s time to hire in-home help, such as companion care, ...

A young certified nursing assistant hands a glass of orange juice to a woman. How can you know when it’s time to hire in-home help, such as companion care, in-home care, or home health care?