by householdguardians | Aug 4, 2019 | Aging-in-Place, Assisted Living, Uncategorized
A safety bar can range in price from $100 to a couple hundred dollars. Alan Blum, aka Dr. Grab Bar, recommends installing one for getting in the shower and another for while you’re in there. An inexpensive installation could be the difference between broken bones or...
by householdguardians | Jul 7, 2019 | Aging-in-Place
By 2030, one in every five residents in the US will be over the age of 65. It’s the first time in the nation’s history that older people are projected to outnumber children. With the average life expectancy now at 78.7 years, there’s a growing need for increased...
by householdguardians | Nov 23, 2016 | Aging
The Missing Piece to Motivate Student Involvement in Aging The one industry that’s not running short on jobs is Gerontology and Geriatrics. However, attracting students to study the discipline runs thin. It could be due to lack of geriatrics-trained educators, absence...
by householdguardians | Oct 10, 2016 | Aging-in-Place
More seniors are choosing to age-in-place, remaining at home (wherever home is, even independent and assisted living apartments) as long as they are physically able to do so. In their minds, aging-in-place allows for more freedom, safety and comfort while promoting...
by householdguardians | Oct 7, 2016 | Bathroom Tips, Safety Tips
More than one in three seniors over age 65 fall each year, and the National Institute on Aging (NIA) says 80 percent of these falls are in the bathroom. Due to the multitude of unforgiving and slippery surfaces, bathrooms are very hazardous for the home. Seniors are...
