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Understanding Aging in Place: Why Planning Goes Beyond Care Management

When a person thinks about planning for aging in place, they often think of the medical piece first.   Care management, i.e., medical advocacy, medication management, coordinating care including aides to assist with activities of daily living, are critical to maintaining a senior’s well-being. But successfully aging in place goes beyond a person’s medical management. How to maintain an older adult’s personal affairs and their home are equally important. A senior’s [...]

By |2023-11-07T18:56:40+00:00September 6th, 2023|Aging In Place, Bill Paying|Comments Off on Understanding Aging in Place: Why Planning Goes Beyond Care Management
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Living Well with Wellness

When we think of “wellness,” often our thoughts turn to physical health. We think of a nutritional diet and exercise. But wellness, as a concept, is more encompassing than how our bodies feel day-to-day. Striving for wellness also includes mental, emotional, social, and financial well-being. And, while holistic wellness is important at any age, as we get older, practicing wellness can allow us to not only live longer, but also [...]

By |2023-11-07T18:56:47+00:00August 11th, 2023|Aging In Place, Independence, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Living Well with Wellness
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Preventing the Fight for Independence from Becoming a Battle of Wills

July is the month we celebrate independence. As we age, living life on our own terms takes on greater significance. Yet while everyone wants to be independent, the reality is, if you do not plan for it the price of independence becomes too steep for all involved. It is often adult children that are left with a HUGE mess. Consider this scenario. Mom and Dad retire and move to a [...]

By |2023-07-11T20:57:21+00:00June 20th, 2023|Aging In Place, Independence|Comments Off on Preventing the Fight for Independence from Becoming a Battle of Wills
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Beyond the Slip, Trip and Fall Hazards: Safety Tips for Seniors

When we think about safety for older adults, we often think of it in terms of the risks at home and how to eliminate falls. We focus on immediate hazard prevention such as improving lighting, adding grab bars and handrails. Removing items from high shelves and dark basements. All these things are necessary and important for successful aging in place. But safety for seniors goes beyond tangible tactics. Here [...]

By |2023-05-25T19:28:19+00:00May 16th, 2023|Aging In Place, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Beyond the Slip, Trip and Fall Hazards: Safety Tips for Seniors
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Mental and Physical Health Go Hand in Hand

It’s practically a universal truth: If you are in a good mental state of mind, you’re more inclined to be active and exercise. If you are well and fit, your mind feels sharper and more focused. Mental and physical health are equal partners. The need for that balance grows even stronger with age. The Circular Relationship between Physical and Mental Health For an older person, physical decline - be it [...]

By |2023-04-28T17:14:58+00:00April 28th, 2023|Independence|Comments Off on Mental and Physical Health Go Hand in Hand
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Spring Cleaning Opportunity – Don’t Wait to Downsize. Here’s Why.

“Spring cleaning doesn’t have to be a dreaded list of chores. It can be a rewarding experience that helps provide some structure and organization in your life.” — Peter Walsh Ah spring. The days get longer, the sun gets warmer. Spring is traditionally that time of year to give your home a cleansing scrub after being cooped up all winter, but it’s also a good time to assess your home [...]

By |2023-04-04T21:24:09+00:00March 29th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Spring Cleaning Opportunity – Don’t Wait to Downsize. Here’s Why.
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Accessible Living: Advance Planning Creates a Practical, Stylish Home

What comes to mind when someone says the word “accessible” in the context of aging in place? Does it conjure up images of an institution? A sterile environment? An accessible home, when given the right foresight and consideration, can be just as “homey” as any non-accessibly transformed home. Sadly, however, either due to the fear of creating an unattractive environment or the natural tendency to ignore a decline in health [...]

By |2023-03-03T18:30:24+00:00March 3rd, 2023|Aging In Place, Independence, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Accessible Living: Advance Planning Creates a Practical, Stylish Home
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Smart Technology: The senior’s comfort level is key

For many of us, it’s hard to remember when our phones weren’t our constant companions. When Google couldn’t give us the answer to any of our questions. For the younger generation, this is all they have ever known. They are malleable and adapt well to new things. For an older generation, while smart phones and Facebook allow them to keep in touch with their grandchildren, going out of those bounds [...]

By |2023-02-13T16:33:01+00:00February 10th, 2023|Independence|Comments Off on Smart Technology: The senior’s comfort level is key
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Clients Who Want to Age in Place Need to Plan For It

Although the vast majority of Americans (about 90 percent over age 65) want to stay in their homes to live out their golden years, unfortunately, it’s not always that simple. As time marches on and we age, homes that were perfectly functional to us can pose obstacles later on as our abilities decline. Think about when you were young and could bound up and down the stairs. As you age, those steps [...]

By |2022-11-08T18:46:08+00:00November 7th, 2022|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Clients Who Want to Age in Place Need to Plan For It
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Who’s Paying Attention to the Details?

Richard* is an affluent retiree living on his own. He’s in his mid-80s and appears fine physically but he’s starting to slow down and make some mistakes. Richard’s daughter, Meg,* knows this and keeps tabs on her dad by checking in regularly either on the phone or in person. One day, Richard has a fall which requires a trip to the emergency room and he’s subsequently admitted to the hospital. [...]

By |2022-10-05T18:55:34+00:00October 5th, 2022|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Who’s Paying Attention to the Details?
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