Senior Support
Advice for both seniors and caregivers about aging in place, exploring transportation options and combating ageism.
Ruth Jacobs, an advocate for seniors and a senior herself, doesn't believe in politely sitting back and taking what one is dished...
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Seniors may find it difficult to travel independently, especially if they have medical issues that require special...
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In a recent survey of Americans over 50, AARP found that 89 percent wished to stay in their current home for as long as possible. But can they afford it? And are their homes a safe place to age? Whether...
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Friday, Jan 18, 2013
More than 90 percent of people over the age of 65 would want to remain at home as they get older, according to AARP. This popular trend is called "aging in place" or "aging in community"....
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Saturday, Feb 28, 2009
Ruth Jacobs, an advocate for seniors and a senior herself, doesn't believe in politely sitting back and taking what one is dished...
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Tuesday, Jan 20, 2009
We all prefer the idea of living at home as we age, and dread the thought of having to move to an institution if we become unable to care for ourselves. Fortunately, as baby boomers age and technology advances...
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Tuesday, Mar 05, 2013
If you're like most aging Americans, you want to grow old in your own home. Even so, not every home is suited to the special needs of aging. Mary Stehle, LICSW, senior care advisor at Care.com speaks...
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Sunday, Jan 18, 2009
The Care.com Editorial Team has compiled a list of our favorite books and movies with a senior care theme...
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Friday, Jan 18, 2013
According to AARP, several studies suggest that isolation is a major health risk for seniors. Now that more people than ever are choosing to age in place and continue to live in their own homes or communities...
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Friday, Jan 18, 2013
With more than 90 percent of Americans saying they'd like to age at home, individuals and businesses that deliver goods and services to your door are booming. "Home delivery" of key services...
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Tuesday, Dec 11, 2012
The holiday season can be a time of joy for most people, but while everyone else is busy celebrating, many seniors find themselves home alone. While some older people prefer the independence of aging...
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Tuesday, Mar 05, 2013
Your 85-year-old mother is the early stages of dementia, has painful arthritis that makes walking difficult and has cataracts that give her blurry vision. She won't move to an assisted living community...
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Wednesday, Aug 17, 2011
In a recent survey of Americans over 50, AARP found that 89 percent wished to stay in their current home for as long as possible. But can they afford it? And are their homes a safe place to age? Whether...
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Monday, Feb 04, 2013
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People like to be surrounded by the familiar. The greetings of a long-time neighbor, the knowledge that #7 is the dairy aisle in the grocery store or the blooming of the same lilac bush every spring are...
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Tuesday, Mar 03, 2009
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Seniors may find it difficult to travel independently, especially if they have medical issues that require special...
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Tuesday, Mar 05, 2013
Though seniors are becoming more technology savvy all the time, many are still skeptical about the latest devices. But when someone wants to age in place instead of leaving their home, technology can...
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