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Will Empty Spaces Affect Your Aging? I was working with a client not long ago who afforded me one of those “epiphany” moments. We were diligently rearranging her kitchen because she felt it difficult to work in. She said she could not find the things she needed when she needed them, … [Read more...]
Preventing slip & fall accidents Safeguarding you or an elderly loved one against slip & fall accidents should be on your list when trying to help a senior age in place. After all, without preventing falls your independence may be at risk. While many people think it won’t happen to them, … [Read more...]
Elderly depression – how to help Depression in seniors often can go undetected. Many times the signs are seen as symptoms of other conditions such as Alzheimer’s or dementia, general aging changes and social/emotional changes due to retirement and other life changes. How can you help someone … [Read more...]
Elderly Slip & Fall People don’t just fall because they become elderly. There are many factors involved. A slip & fall accident may seem unlikely to happen, but slip and fall accidents can occur at any age in any home with a higher risk for the elderly (and seniors aging in place). In fact, 1 in 3 … [Read more...]
Elderly Depression – Treatment Anyone can develop elderly depression, and seniors have an increased chance the longer they age. Some elderly people may experience life changes such as financial, health and even spiritual changes, which can lead to sadness, feelings of isolation and … [Read more...]
Causes of depression in older adults and the elderly Elderly Depression Causes The risk of elderly depression increases as we age. Aging can deliver physical, financial, spiritual and mental challenges some of which may be difficult to deal with. Many life changes such as health problems or fixed … [Read more...]
What is an Aging in Place Specialist, by Mary Alexander from Home Instead Senior Care. Mary explains what a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) is and how they can help you stay in your home longer, and more safely, as you age. More on Aging in Place Russ Glickman – North Pontomac, … [Read more...]
Elderly depression can be brought on by a number of things, including life changing events, such as isolation, health issues, the death of a spouse or other loved one, or retirement. Major events in life can leave and elderly person feeling down, unmotivated or that their life is lacking somehow. … [Read more...]
I’m reading a lot of reports about rural healthcare for seniors lately. It certainly is a real issue and if you’re being realistic as you make your own aging in place plans, you know we all will face care needs at some point. There are many factors that concern rural medical care today, … [Read more...]
The following Certified Aging in Place Specialist article covers how you can locate a professional in your city. What is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist? The Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) designation program was developed by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) … [Read more...]
