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Age in Place Successfully: 8 tips to prevent falls
Falling is the largest barrier to aging-in-place, but there are many simple ways to age-in-place successly but preventing falls. The CDC estimates about 36 million falls are reported among aging adults every year. While osteoporosis and arthritis are common...
Pandemic isolation gave seniors more confidence to age-in-place
A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that the challenges posed to aging adults – many of whom were alone in their homes during the pandemic – increased their self-efficacy. When asked, many reported feeling an increased...
Moving to Assisted Living vs. Aging In Place
Over the past few decades, older adults have been increasingly worried about how to plan for their future. With the fate of Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security hanging in the balance, older adults are struggling to figure out whether they should attempt aging in...
How to Know When Your Elderly Parents Need Help
America is getting older, with adults 65 or older making up about 15 percent of the population. Growing older is not always easy, for both the senior and their loved ones. While aging can often present a variety of challenges, including physical changes and mental...