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 remaining happy and safe in the home as we …
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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 with such ferocity is, in reality, not the truth. And given how …
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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 live, they will almost surely need institutional …
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When Older Americans Month was established in 1963, only 17 million living Americans had reached their 65th birthdays. About a third of older Americans lived in poverty and there were few programs to meet their needs. Interest in older Americans and their concerns was growing, however. In April of 1963, President John F. Kennedy’s meeting …
The confusion a person with Alzheimer’s disease experiences can be exacerbated when they move from a home they’ve grown to know and love to an assisted living environment. This change can be devastating if not done properly. Our experience has taught us there are ways to ease this transition – and to make their new …
Developed by Dr. William Thomas and rooted in the tradition of the Eden Alternative, the Green House Project is a model for cultural change in long-term nursing home environments. The residence is designed to be a home for six to ten elders. It blends architecturally with neighboring homes, includes vibrant outdoor space and appealing interior …