Family caregivers do all they can think of to ensure senior loved ones are safe at home. And there is SO much to consider! There are many things we do such as remove throw rugs, ensure there are enough lights, be sure there is food in the house, and install programmable thermostats to be sure they are comfortable … Read more
Aging in place is no longer a movement but a lifestyle. Our senior loved ones want to live in the home of their choice as long as possible — hopefully the rest of their lives. For some seniors it may mean living in a home that isn’t suited to the needs of an aging adult, putting them at risk. Adjustments or … Read more
As CES®, the global technology event, draws near, visions of innovation dance in heads of many a nerdy type. If you’re a resident nerdy type at Senior Care Corner®, those visions are of technology home seniorization — the devices, applications and services that will support healthy, safe and happy aging in place. The combination of planning for our … Read more
Seniors in search of a life nearer their kids or grandkids often end that search with a move to a new home. Finding a home that will meet their needs as they age could mean downsizing. When seniors are seeking a home that is more manageable, age-friendly, or comes with new scenery, they might find what … Read more
We hear about it every day and everywhere we go. Seniors (and future seniors) want to stay in their homes forever – or at least as long as they possibly can. As family caregivers, we want them to be safe and happy no matter where they are living. The lifelong homes of our senior loved … Read more
The current generation of seniors has lived a life of building, fixing, and re-purposing before the green movement took shape. They imagined what was needed, created it and kept it running. Asking for help to repair an item or spruce up part of the house is something they didn’t do and often still don’t do, especially if it means … Read more
