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Aging in Place
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Is 85 The New 65?
I’ll begin by stating an absolute truth: Age is a state of mind.
You may dismiss my declaration as a cliché, but I’m here to … Read More
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Telecare: Technology For Aging In Place
Aging in place is the hope of virtually every senior, and the source of worry for many of their adult children. Seniors might be fully … Read More
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Choosing In-Home Care
A key decision when caring for aging parents is where to turn for in-home care. Learn about private hire, domestic referral agencies and full service … Read More
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50 Safety Tips For Seniors
A recent study conducted for the National Institute of Aging found that about 22 percent of elderly Americans age 71 and older—about 5.4 million people—are … Read More
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Identifying and Choosing Home Care Providers
Once you have determined that your parent needs home and/or daily care, the next step is determining who the necessary care providers are. Generally, there … Read More
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Seven Tips for Managing the Household
As time has gone by, your aging parent may have lost some steam regarding taking care of their home, self-care, daily chores and the organization … Read More
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Area Agencies on Aging
Area Agencies on Aging (AAA’s) were established in 1973 by the Older Americans Act (OAA) in response to the growing needs of America’s aging population. … Read More
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Combat Loneliness in Elders
Contact plans aren’t just for emergencies anymore. Caregivers who care for the elderly in senior assisted living facilities or elderly home care scenarios should be … Read More
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Independent Living: Aging in Place Communities
Aging in place communities are locations intended to improve the quality of life for an older adult who wishes to remain in his or her … Read More
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Independent Living: Home Share
Among the alternative housing options available, more seniors today are contemplating the concept of home share. Home share is exactly what the name suggests – … Read More
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Independent Living: Home Health Care
The demand for home health care aids will become more urgent in coming years. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the first baby boomers turned … Read More
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Gadgets and Tools to Help Your Parents Age in Place
Aging in place is a new approach to eldercare. It allows the elderly to remain in their own homes as they age, rather than having … Read More
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Helping Your Aging Parents Accept Home Care Help
It is no surprise that, if given the choice, most of our aging parents would choose to stay at home (referred to as aging in … Read More
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How to Hire a Home Care Agency
Your aging parents want to continue to live in their own home as long as possible, and you want to help them do that – … Read More
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Aging in Place
One of the most difficult decisions a child has to make for his or her parent is whether or not to place an aging parent … Read More
