As the country’s population ages, millions of older Americans will soon rely on the tireless efforts of individuals who support...
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Survey: National services for aging in place increased in 2013
The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) and Miami University's Scripps Gerontology Center have found that support services for older adults electing to...
Technology is supporting older adults’ independent living needs
As the Baby Boomer generation enters its retirement years, our nation is undergoing a dramatic ethnographic shift. America will boast over 70 million seniors by...
Fall prevention program finds considerable success
One of the foremost concerns for caregivers supporting an older adult's decision to pursue aging in place is proper fall prevention. As mobility decreases, falls can...
Preparing the home to support aging in place
Our homes contain a lot of memories: birthdays, holidays and family events take place in the home, and those memories can have a lasting and powerful effect. Our home is...
Home Health vs. Home Care? Who Cares? You Should!
Last week I came across an amazing “home care” company. But before I go there, let me take a step back and define how we, at Independa, define “home health” and “home care”,...
