Home modifications can help people age in place. Getting older comes with changes to the body. No big surprise there. However, these changes can make independent living more challenging. Many homes are not designed with aging in mind. According to a recent Seasons article titled “Pandemic has made seniors more confident about aging in place, study […]
Those with dementia are at greater risk when they live alone. Independence is a common value in the United States. In fact, we have a shared "Declaration of Independence," after all. While children are dependent on their parents as they grow up, the goal is to rear self-sufficient adults. Seniors who have lived alone for […]
Eating certain foods may improve sleep. Sleeping well is a glorious feeling. It impacts energy levels and overall health. Although the amount of sleep an adult needs may vary from one stage of life to another, adults should have at least seven hours of solid sleep through the night. According to recent Seasons article titled […]
An Amazon Alexa feature may be helpful for seniors living independently. As people age, their risk for a variety of illnesses and accidents increases. Should an accident or medical emergency occur, the dangers are severe, especially for seniors living alone. They have no one around to hear their cries for help or witness an injury. […]
An Apple AirTag can help keep track of items and people. Apple has become a prominent tech company since its founding. Understatement. Whatever you think of the company, there is no denying its innovative bent. Although it started as a computer company, its work and reach has expanded to other areas. Apple revolutionized the music […]
Dementia and Alzheimer’s require thoughtful, but quick action. Hearing a doctor pronounce a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s is devastating. It impacts both the patients and their loved ones. Fear is a common response as the progression of the disease leads to loss of memories, personality, relationships, and independence. According to a recent Next Avenue […]
Ambiguous loss is common when a loved one has dementia. Dementia and Alzheimer’s involve declines in mental functioning. This can have physical and emotional consequences for the individual with the diagnosis. Caregivers get a front row seat to their loved one changing. According to a recent Banner Health article titled “Caregiving and Dementia: Navigating Ambiguous […]
Physical symptoms can materialize in grief. The loss of a loved one is a significant event. You cannot just call the loved one postmortem and hear his or her voice. You can no longer receive a hug from this important person in your life. According to a recent Next Avenue article titled “Broken Heart Syndrome: […]
Getting the right amount of sleep is important to overall health. Sleep patterns change throughout life. Different stages of development require different amounts of sleep or even different times for rest. Babies are asleep for most of the day. Eventually, young children grow to dislike naps. Teenagers are notorious for staying up late and waking […]
Home modifications can help seniors maintain independence longer. Dorothy Gale was right. There is really no place like home. It is comforting knowing each room, drawer, and cabinet intimately through years of use. There is also something special about sleeping on your own bed and being able to host family anytime you want. And home […]
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