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Saturday, April 15, 2023

Ask The Techspert: What about Smart Home Security?

Home Security system and how to choose one that fits your needs. Why a Smart Home Security System? There are several benefits to using a Smart Home Security system. Here…

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Carers and Elders: What’s Up with the System?

…an advocate for more enlightened care in nursing homes and in the world of home health aides. Having spent the last 11 years in an assisted living facility surrounded by…

Monday, August 2, 2021

Do I Really Need a Smart Home?

…know. What do you think about smart homes? I have a smart home and it works well for me. I have a smart home but its very complicated to operate….

Monday, March 8, 2021

Buying A Retirement Home?

…selling the home.” One client’s two new monthly mortgages were just $500 more than what they paid for their main home. Also, since it was a vacation home, they were…

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Tiny Houses: The Next Big Thing for Seniors?

…enjoy a simpler, more customized home and lifestyle. While the houses are small – any home of less than 1,000 square feet is officially “tiny,” but most range between 100…

Monday, November 8, 2021

McKnight’s Home Care: “Robust digital program offers opportunity for adults to exercise, practice mindfulness at home”

In this article from McKnights Home Care, reporter Caroline Szachnowski talked to Tom Kamber, Executive Director, OATS/Senior Planet from AARP about seniorplanet.org’s free daily online fitness classes. “Fitness really means…

Monday, May 8, 2023

Money: Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?

…their home as security. The amount depends on the equity in the home. The lender makes payments to the homeowner, monthly or in a lump sum. The borrower retains the…

Saturday, July 26, 2014

How to Stop a Leaky Bladder

…things you can do at home, too. Home Exercises for Leaky Bladders Visualization for Bladder Control As well as biofeedback, Kleinhandler also teaches visualization, which patients do at home. “Imagine…

Monday, July 26, 2021

Is Intergenerational Housing for You?

…open to sharing their home, for extra income and/or companionship. About 50 nonprofit home sharing programs in the U.S. match older adults with house mates. California has the most (17),…

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Stuck-at-Home Guide: Basics Edition

Since we’re all staying home—and it’s looking like we will be for at least a while— you might be starting to wonder how exactly you’re going to fill up your…

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Retro fit your home

home assistant to alleviate stress and worry when living alone. Mylo can sense a fall or cardiac event, check the heart rate, locate his patient within the home and, if…

Friday, June 29, 2018

Tips to Age in Place

“home” can become less than welcoming. Luckily, more and more resources are becoming available to keep you living at home (AKA “aging in place”) – as long as possible. Here’s…

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Need a favor Post-Op?

…will connect you with a home care agency, says Joy Cameron, vice-president of policy and innovation at the Visiting Nurse Associations of America, an organization representing home-based care providers. If…

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Foot Loose and Fancy Free in Retirement

…Blogging on the Huffington Post, Martin has discussed the “home free movement”; according to her, readers of Lynne’s book, as well as the couple’s blog, Homefree Adventures, have been inspired…

Friday, December 12, 2014

Nominating “Derek” for the Dreck Award

…portrayal, “Derek” is an ageist fantasy of life in a nursing home, conjured by a middle-aged comedian who has little respect for or understanding of old people. The home’s residents…