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...
by Fritzi Gros-Daillon | May 10, 2016 | Adult Children, Aging, Aging-in-Place, Awareness Weeks
For the last 53 years, May has been recognized as Older Americans Month. With 10,000 people turning over 65 every day, we all have someone in our lives that we should celebrate during this time. That doesn’t mean the rest of the year you’re off-the-hook, but it’s a...
by Fritzi Gros-Daillon | Apr 12, 2016 | Adult Children, Aging, Aging-in-Place
The Boomer Business Summit was a day long conference held within the AiA16 event in Washington DC in March. From a prominent panel, we learned several fascinating and thought-provoking points about who we are and what is important to us in the different age cohorts....
