Activities of Daily Living: How Do I Know What Is Best for My Parents as They Get Older?

Jun 8, 2015 | Aging In Place, Senior Health

For members of the “sandwich generation” — those who support both their aging parents and their own children — knowing how best to care for Mom and Dad can present unfamiliar challenges. In almost all cases, seniors wish to remain in their own homes and resist moving...

3 Technology Trends Shaping Today’s Senior Housing

Jun 8, 2015 | Senior Health, Senior Living Communities

Senior housing of the 20th century was aesthetically drab, uninviting and boring. Residents had very little expectation of privacy and most enjoyed fewer creature comforts at their nursing homes or assisted living facilities than they did in their own homes. There...

11 Shocking Facts About Senior Social Isolation

Jun 7, 2015 | Aging In Place, Senior Health

Senior isolation is a serious issue for people over the age of 65 and their families who want to keep them involved. Here are 11 shocking facts that you may not know about senior isolation and its terrible effects. 1. Senior isolation increases the risk for death. One...

Life-changing technologies for aging in place [Video]

Jun 5, 2015 | Senior Health

We’re in the midst of two gigantic changes in the aging process. First, more Americans than ever before are choosing to remain in their homes as they get older. At the same time, technology has made communication, entertainment and even medical care more...

Senior Living Construction: Aging in Place Technology and Why You Need It

Jun 3, 2015 | Senior Health, Senior Living Communities

Senior living facilities are learning that it takes a lot more than a computer lab to satisfy the tech-savvy seniors of today and tomorrow. Immediately after the advent of the Internet, forward-thinking architects created senior housing communities with computer labs...

How a TV can become a caregiver’s helper [Video]

Jun 1, 2015 | Senior Health

As your parents and grandparents get older, they might be struck by the fear of missing out. Life is full of important events like weddings, birthday parties and other celebrations that a person with limited mobility might not be able to attend in person. ...