It’s the last full month of summer and we’ve compiled a list of activities happening in August. These can be senior-specific or may be enjoyed by the whole family. Berry Month – Blueberries, raspberries and strawberries, oh my! Maybe a literal “field” trip is in order to pick your own berries. Or, pick up some [...]
Happy New Year! You likely spent time with loved ones over the holiday season, which can be enjoyable but may also be stressful if you notice that the health, financial situation and/or overall well-being of family members, particularly those who are aging, has deteriorated. If that’s the case, it’s probably time to have some difficult [...]
“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” – William Arthur Ward Showing gratitude is one the simplest and most powerful things we can do, but people aren’t hardwired to be grateful. Gratitude requires practice and what better time than Thanksgiving to do just that? Dr. Robert Emmons, [...]
National Aging in Place Week is this week, October 12-20, 2015. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) defines aging in place as “the ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently and comfortably, regardless of age, income or ability level.” According to the Journal of Housing for the Elderly, it [...]
This month, we are pleased to welcome our friend and colleague, Andrew Sever, as a guest blogger. Andrew is President of EnABLE Home Solutions and a licensed occupational therapist. Many thanks to Andrew for sharing his expertise with us this month. Why are most people who consider themselves “accessibility specialists” either builders themselves or sales [...]
With spring fast approaching, it’s a good time to do a good, traditional seasonal cleaning around the home. From top to bottom, here are five steps to get it done: Make a checklist – Write down all of the tasks you or your loved one would like to get done. This may include cleaning out [...]