An estimated 10,000 Baby Boomers turn 65 in the U-S every day and at that rate the retirement population is projected to nearly double by 2030 with the number of adults aged 65-74 growing to nearly 73-million. If you figure in adults aged 50 and over, that statistic grows to 132-million. So where will this…
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Articles about caring for seniors in-home including cost information, types of senior care, and things to consider.
Preparing Your Business for the Aging-in-Place Boom
America’s population is aging. The number of U.S. residents 65 or older is expected to reach nearly 73 million by 2030, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And as many of America’s homeowners approach old age, the skills and knowledge needed to help them prepare for aging in place are becoming increasingly important. According to…
Wheelchair Access Ramps
Building ramps makes areas more easily accessible to people who have trouble using stairs or use walkers, personal scooters, and wheelchairs. As the population of this country grows older, the need for things like wheelchair ramps is becoming more pronounced in both public buildings and private residences, as well. In some cases, installation is a…
Empty-Nesters, Smart-Home Tech & Their Impact on Home Improvement Trends
June 17, 2016 Baby boomers account for nearly half of all spending on home improvement projects nationwide and they when they undertake a project they invest “for keeps.” More than 60% of them plan to stay in their home as they age, so with that expectation in mind, they tend to pay a little more…
Senior Services & Options: What’s Out There?
Senior services cover everything from home handrail installation to end-of-life hospice care. Depending on your health and level of independence you might want to consider any of the options below. Senior Services Specialists Many independent contractors have significant experience with renovations and installations for seniors who wish to stay in their home. These professionals are…
Manage Your Retirement Care to Enjoy Your Golden Years
Retirement care is among the vaguest types of senior care. This care can imply home health care services, personal assistants, financial planning, and aging-in-place home renovations, among other retirement services. In fact, the only distinguishing feature of retirement care is that it’s usually much more low-key compared to other senior care, such as respite care,…
How to Coordinate Your Assisted Living Home Care
People who require assisted living home care frequently miss opportunities to improve the efficiency of their staff and their daily lives. Deteriorating health inevitably slows down our days, eating away at how much we can accomplish in any given day with increasing frustration. Yet, several strategies and the ability to coordinate these strategies with your…
Choosing an Alzheimers Care Facility For a Loved One
More than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s today, and that number will more than double as the Baby Boom generation starts to age. The growing need for Alzheimer’s care facilities and care is being matched by growth in research and training around the best ways to manage the disease and extend cognitive abilities and comfort…
How to Find the Right Elderly Nursing Home
Elderly nursing homes are often regarded as depressing places, but they don’t have to be. In fact, if a nursing home that you’re considering depresses you, look somewhere else! The facility you select should provide competent, compassionate care for your loved one, and should find ways to engage them and to help them function at…
Alzheimer’s Care: Comparing Options for In-Home Care & Therapy
If you are considering Alzheimer’s options for your loved one, then you’ve already noticed the signs of the disease—a decline in memory, a decrease in verbal or mathematical skills, even personality changes—and had your suspicions confirmed by a doctor’s diagnosis. Finding the right Alzheimer’s care can be a challenge, but understanding the choices can help….
Remodeling With Seniors in Mind
There’s no denying it: the population is getting older. Since few of us hope to spend our senior years cursing the designs of our houses, it makes sense that remodeling for the elderly, or aging in place remodeling, is becoming more popular as more and more people reach ages that were uncommon 50 years ago….