In the days when our parents were young, phones were still attached to walls, mail was delivered by postmen, and if adult children lived far away from their parents, checking in on them was comprised of asking someone nearby to stop in for a visit. If someone was housebound because of illness or infirmity, isolation could quickly set in. Social…
As you go through the different periods of your life, your stages of independence can take on different meanings. They can be significant stages, such as leaving your parents’ home or getting married, or smaller stages, such as completing tasks you didn’t think you could manage. Then as you age, independence takes on still another form – being able to…
It’s true: there’s no place like home, and an overwhelming majority of adults age 65 and over, 90 percent per AARP, prefer to age in place in their own homes as they age. But what does that mean when it comes to senior independence? While the desire to remain living at home as opposed to moving to an assisted living…
“I never want to end up in a nursing home.” If you’re the child of an elderly parent, more than likely you’ve heard your loved one say these words or a similar statement signifying his or her wish to continue to age in place at home as opposed to moving into a nursing home or assisted living facility. The fact…
Could your elderly loved one benefit from more stability in the bathtub or shower? Does she or he need a walker or rollator to move around? Then it’s very likely that you’ll eventually be in the market for in-home adaptive equipment. It’s also likely that you’re curious about how to pay for these assistive devices, and if any of them…
How could something that’s so comforting and relaxing, like a nice, warm bath, be one of the greatest dangers to older adults? The truth is, combining smooth surfaces, slippery shampoo and very warm water creates the perfect storm for a fall risk – one of the most serious risks to older persons. January is set aside as National Bath Safety…
What feels finer than sinking into a warm, relaxing bath at the end of a long, busy day? While a lot of us relish the luxurious comfort that a bath brings, for the elderly, especially those struggling with the challenges of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, it’s certainly not blissful. For many different reasons, such as memory problems, feelings of vulnerability,…
Home is where the heart is, and most seniors’ hearts are set on remaining at home throughout the aging process, rather than moving to an assisted living facility or nursing home – nearly 90% of them, according to AARP. And who can blame them? Feeling comfortable in familiar surroundings, having the independence to come and go as you desire, experiencing…