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 | 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 5, 2016 | Aging-in-Place, Kitchen Tips, Safety Tips
Kitchen safety is among the more important types of home safety to practice for the elderly. The kitchen can be a very dangerous place for anyone, but for those 65 and older, it is even more so. Age-related changes affect the senses and reduce mobility. Cognitive...
by householdguardians | Jul 8, 2016 | Aging-in-Place, Assisted Living
On the 4th, we Americans celebrate our independence in big ways and small ways-with family barbecues, picnics, fireworks, music or quietly savoring the joys of the freedoms in our lives. Especially for our seniors, The concept of living independently to which we cling...
by Fritzi Gros-Daillon | Jun 3, 2016 | Aging-in-Place, Assisted Living
Sometimes, you just have to say what is crashingly obvious. And when it comes to older adults aging at home, here it is: If seniors are going to avoid a nursing home, they need a safe, affordable alternative. Without one, they may die prematurely. And even if they...
