by FSM | Jan 31, 2017 | Aging in Place
With a yearlong waiting list to enter a skilled-nursing facility for long-term care, my father was placed on palliative care at home recently. While it may not seem so, it was an early Christmas gift for our...
by FSM | Jan 24, 2017 | Aging in Place
Meet Next Avenue’s 2016 Influencers in Aging. These 50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow...
by FSM | Jan 17, 2017 | Aging in Place
Sometimes, in order to age in place, you might require the help of a Home Health Aide. An article by Huffpost detailed how to hire one, and provided a few tips outlined below. Should I use an agency or find a Home Health Aide on my own? It may be cheaper to find a...
by FSM | Jan 10, 2017 | Aging in Place
As you get older and frailer, or if you have a frail relative, one of the biggest fears you have is having a fall at...
by FSM | Jan 3, 2017 | Aging in Place
Mobility is a key component for any person’s quality of life, but aging can affect mobility skills like driving. There comes a time where mobility, or lack of, can affect a person’s critical driving skills in many ways that are dangerous for senior drivers...
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