Beth is an active 90 year old woman who lives alone in her one level townhome. She has lived alone for many years and has a good support network of family and friends from church. Beth is John’s cousin and they talk weekly. John has mentioned how he and his wife Elsie are searching for a home to … [Read more...]
Take it easy while getting up
April 14, 2012 By
Get up slowly after sitting or lying down. More age in place content Install good lighting Remove the clutter Safety in the bathroom June is National Home Safety month! Vibration May Reduce Risk of Falling for Seniors … [Read more...]
Install good lighting
April 14, 2012 By
At entrances, in hallways, on stairs, in bathrooms and kitchens and any other areas that require good lighting to navigate safely. Use lamps, night lights and easily accessible flashlights. … [Read more...]
Remove the clutter
April 14, 2012 By
Including coffee tables, plants, rugs, baskets, magazine racks and additional furniture and other items such as shoes and electrical cords that you can trip over. … [Read more...]
Elizabeth R.K. Tomoso, OTR – Makawao, HI
April 11, 2012 By
Aging in place services Makawao, HI home based occupational therapy practice, Independent Life Solutions provides functional home remodeling consultation services to help seniors aging in place with accessibility, home safety and fall prevention. Contact Elizabeth R.K. Tomoso, OTR (808) … [Read more...]
Some Inexpensive Ideas for an Aging in Place Home
January 22, 2012 By
Rich and Anne are looking for some inexpensive ideas to make their home safer for themselves. Both are seniors with minor problems due to aging but they want to take some precautions early so that, should something happen, they are prepared. They read on the CDC website some startling statistics … [Read more...]
So, you think you’re a hoarder?
November 11, 2011 By
by Virginia Maddan, guest blogger A common conversation my new clients initiate when I arrive at our first appointment unfolds as follows: New client: “I just want to warn you that my place is a total mess.” Me: “That’s ok! That’s what I’m here for. I’m sure it’s not that bad, but … [Read more...]
Higher mortality rate linked to hip fractures in older women
September 28, 2011 By
Hip fractures in women ages 65 to 79 are linked to in an increase in short-term mortality a new study finds. As part of a larger, ongoing study, Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research investigators followed 1,116 women who had hip fractures and compared them with about 4,500 similar women … [Read more...]
