Article contributed by Christopher Gibson – with C2 Financial providing reverse mortgages and more for senior homeowners When my mom slipped in the shower a…
You pull into your mom’s driveway, and everything looks fine. The lawn is mowed. The porch light works. She hugs you at the door and…
I have never gotten over the fact that this season and that injury share a name. Twelve years of home visits as an occupational therapist…
I spent about twelve years as an occupational therapist working with older adults in rehab centers and in their homes. In that time, I never…
You are probably reading this late at night. Something happened recently. Maybe your mother mentioned a fall in passing, the way people mention weather. Maybe…
Short answer: These apps sit quietly on your parent’s smartphone and learn how they normally use it. If the phone goes silent much longer than…
Coming home from the hospital should feel like a relief. And for most people, it is. But if you are like many of the older…
Quick Answer:A senior home safety specialist is a trained professional who evaluates an older adult’s home for fall risks, mobility barriers, and daily-living hazards, then…
What does a CAPS-certified professional do that a regular contractor cannot? A CAPS (Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist) is trained to assess how a senior’s physical, cognitive,…
Quick Answer What should you do if your aging parent lives on the second floor? If your aging parent lives on the second floor, your…