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What is a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist?
What if someone told you that you could no longer live in your own home and that you would be moved to a facility to receive care against your wishes? You might not be too happy about the situation. In…
5 Easy & Fun Labor Day Activities for Seniors
Labor Day is the perfect opportunity to relax, enjoy time off work, and celebrate the unofficial end of summer with family and friends. Be sure to include senior loved ones in your weekend plans. Social activities, including family time, are…
September is Healthy Aging® Month: What Is It?
September is Healthy Aging® Month and it’s a good time to discuss the things that contribute to healthy aging like diet, exercise, brain health and social activity. As the actor George Burns said, “You can't help getting older, but you…
Infographic: 5 Common Aging in Place Home Modifications
As you get older, normal activities you’ve always performed around the house can become increasingly difficult, or even dangerous. For seniors looking to maintain independence in their own home (referred to as “aging in place”), there are some common home…
What is “Aging in Place”?
Simply put, aging in place is a term used to describe a person living comfortably in their own home for as long as possible, as they age. Research shows that meeting a senior’s desire to age in place has many…
What is Non-Medical Home Care?
The majority of seniors want to remain in their own homes as they age. According to the AARP, nearly 90% of people over age 65 want to live at home for as long as possible. The organization’s “50 and Over,…