Dec 31, 2014 | Assisted Living News
Researchers in the United Kingdom have discovered reduced social isolation to be a key benefit of technological literacy among older people. In a study conducted at the University of Exeter, experts studied 76 volunteers between the ages of 60 and 95, half of...
Nov 12, 2014 | Assisted Living News
As the overwhelming majority of older adults elect to pursue aging in place, the only question seems to be where they will settle. While most prefer to age in their current residence, for others, the steps, stairs and layout of their existing home may not make for an...
Oct 2, 2014 | Assisted Living News
A joint study performed by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies and the AARP Foundation released earlier this month concluded that the nation is not prepared to meet the housing needs of its aging population. According to the report, the number of adults...
Sep 8, 2014 | Assisted Living News
As regular readers of this blog will know, we at Independa strongly believe in keeping active contact between generations and acknowledging the impact our parents and grandparents have had on our lives. Yesterday, September 7, the country celebrated Grandparents...
Jul 22, 2014 | Assisted Living News
As new technology becomes available that can benefit activities of daily living for older Americans, it is important to use these advancements to their full potential. Since its founding in 1998, the Facility Guidelines Institute has been...
Jul 18, 2014 | Assisted Living News
According to a recent article in Senior Housing News, many care facilities are experiencing a push from residents to increase the presence and capabilities of internet-based technologies. Laurie Orlov, founder of Aging In Place Technology Watch and...
