For years, when people thought about “technology for seniors,” they pictured one thing: a medical alert button. You know the kind.The “I’ve fallen and I…
A home safety assessment is a structured walk-through of a senior’s living space to identify fall risks, mobility barriers, and hazards that could cause injury.…
Quick Answer A good candidate for aging in place is a senior who can safely manage daily tasks, either independently or with support, in a…
Direct Answer The best time to start planning to age in place is in your 50s, ideally between ages 55 and 65. Planning early gives…
Quick Answer Choosing between aging in place and assisted living depends on your parent’s current health, safety at home, and daily care needs. Aging in…
Yes, grab bars can be safely installed without studs, but only when you use the right hardware. Toggle bolts, snap toggles, and hollow-wall anchors can…
I hear this all the time: “I want to stay in the home I love, but I don’t know where to start.” As a retired…
Aging in Place (AIP), the ability to live in one’s own home and community safely and independently, is the preferred choice for approximately 90% of…
The way we design homes is starting to change, thanks in large part to leaders who understand that accessibility is not a retrofit problem, it’s…
By Esther C. Kane, CAPS, C.D.S. You may have been hearing a term that’s popping up everywhere lately: aging in place. It sounds simple, but…