It’s not a conversation we ever wish to have but sometimes it’s necessary. You notice your parents struggling to get up the stairs or get around in the bathroom safely. At first you may think it’s just a phase but you slowly start to realize their episodes on the stairs and in the bathroom are a common occurrence. You know it’s time to have a tough conversation with your loved one.
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Housing in the future will incorporate many of the design elements that permit residents to age in place, such as single-floor living, no-step entry and wider doorways.
The future is not here yet, however. Nor will these new building standards come quickly enough to meet the demands of America’s demographics.
AARP, which is a major force in the movement to change our thinking about home construction and home accessibility, reports the following grim news: “When it comes to future needs our nation’s housing is severely deficient.
Those who provide caregiving services to others, whether it is after surgery, an illness or fall, or due to aging, occasionally need professional help along the way.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates about 815,000 people nationally are employed in the home health care field, covering numerous areas such as home health care services, individual and family services, continuing care retirement communities, skilled nursing facilities and more.
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We can’t stop time. Or can we? The right type and amount of physical activity can help stave off many age-related health problems.
