Articles On:aging in place

August 4, 2023

Balance and Longevity: A Surprising Link

Can you stand on one leg like a flamingo? If not, you might have a ...

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May 1, 2023

Advice on Caring for Aging Parents

Caring for aging parents can be challenging on many levels. In the third of her ...

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April 11, 2023

What to Expect: Five Stages of Aging

In her series, “What to Expect When Your Parents Are Aging,” Seniors Guide writer Terri ...

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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.
August 15, 2022

Golden Girls Roommates Lost Their Glitter

The relationship of the Golden Girls roommates has gone south, as one often criticizes the ...

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two annoyed senior women reading books photo by motortion Dreamstime. A Golden Girls roommates relationship has soured, as one often criticizes the other “Is it senility or is she a bully?” See what Ask Amy says
August 1, 2022

Widowed Grandmom Feels Guilty About Moving Home

A 76-year-old widow moved to be near her son and grandchildren. She misses her hometown ...

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Montpelier VT Sean Pavone | Dreamstime. A 76-year-old widow moved to be near her son and grandkids. She misses her hometown but feels bad about moving home. See what “Ask Amy” says.
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.
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.