Aging happens naturally, but aging well takes careful planning. Take steps to ensure that your financial, living, and medical needs are met in old age. When thinking about the elderly years and how they will play out usually starts after caregiving. Itās when people understand the difficulties of growing older. Some see their parents deal [ā¦]
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After retirement, seniors often struggle to find purpose in their lives. Many are surprised at their lack of direction without a Monday-to-Friday job. This lack of motivation can have a damaging effect on seniorsā well-being. Without this sense of purpose, seniors often slip into a sedentary lifestyle. Others find themselves feeling listless, anxious, or depressed.Ā 6 [ā¦]
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Have you seen this term in the news lately? Ā What is āAging in Place?ā Ā As ourĀ baby boomerĀ population ages, this new term has becomeĀ popular as boomers are choosing to stay in their privateĀ homes rather than moving to assisted living. Ā Perhaps it should be calledĀ ālivingĀ in place.ā Regardless, Aging in Place is birthing new businessesĀ as our population ages. [ā¦]
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8 DIY projects to make your home safer as you age Around 90 percent of seniors plan on living in their own home for at least five to 10 years after turning 65, according to the AARP. In turn, the number of remodeling companies doing aging in place upgrades has increased. Eighty percent of remodeling [ā¦]
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When you to visit an aging loved one or parent, keep an eye out for safety issues. Here are some safety updates you can make to their home. Bathroom Upgrade: My parents recently remodeled their bathroom. They put in a higher toilet, which is easier for them to use and installed a shower stall. They [ā¦]
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