aging in place

What should YOU do to Age in Place?

January 31, 2011
Thumbnail image for What should YOU do to Age in Place?

I was recently in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada giving presentations to the Nova Scotia Home Builder’s Association and for a collaboration of the Nova Scotia Department of Seniors and an innovative local business, Home Safe Living. A question asked at the Nova Scotia Seniors program prompted this entry. “What do you want us to do?”… Continue Reading What should YOU do to Age in Place?

Read the full article →

Is Caregiving a Housing Issue?

January 23, 2011

In writing and thinking on Aging in Place I sometimes find valuable gems on my computer. I wrote the following article for the Washington Jewish Week a few years ago when I was on the board of the Jewish Council for the Aging. I think the points are still valid. This series is about housing. … Continue Reading Is Caregiving a Housing Issue?

Read the full article →

Martin Luther King and Aging in Place

January 17, 2011
Thumbnail image for Martin Luther King and Aging in Place

Let Freedom Ring! Aging in Place is about respect, dignity, control, independence. The choice of home, the timing and content of meals, the time you go to bed and the scheduling of visitors are the currency of self respect. The way we treat our older citizens is one way we can measure our success as… Continue Reading Martin Luther King and Aging in Place

Read the full article →

Aging in Place 2011 Edition!

January 11, 2011
Thumbnail image for Aging in Place 2011 Edition!

The big Aging in Place news in 2010 was the release of Aging in Place 2.0 Rethinking Solutions to the Home Care Challenge. MetLife Mature Marketing Institute published the report I wrote to provide us all a starting point for creating the future. That work will continue this year with the founding of the Aging… Continue Reading Aging in Place 2011 Edition!

Read the full article →

Who is the Competition for Aging in Place?

January 5, 2011
Thumbnail image for Who is the Competition for Aging in Place?

Who is the competition for Aging in Place? All forms of service enriched senior housing. That includes ‘independent living’, congregant housing, Continuing Care Retirement Communities and the many forms of assisted living. What are the differences?

Read the full article →

Vital/Vulnerable Aging- The Balance

December 14, 2010
Thumbnail image for Vital/Vulnerable Aging- The Balance

I am deeply engaged in Aging in Place, almost boringly focused on preparing homes in advance of health crises that otherwise force us out of our homes.

Read the full article →

Aging in Place: What is Independence?

December 8, 2010
Thumbnail image for Aging in Place: What is Independence?

We often talk about Aging in Place as if it is synonymous with independence. Then some people, pointing out the need many older folks have for assistance, say it cannot work. Why the discrepancy? We must get a handle on what independence is to figure it out.

Read the full article →

Aging in Place- Pulling the Trigger

November 19, 2010
Thumbnail image for Aging in Place- Pulling the Trigger

Two notes about pulling the trigger. That’s how I refer to the basic Aging in Place problem of getting people to plan, creating demand for service, especially in advance of need.

Read the full article →

Aging in Place- Louis on You Tube

November 16, 2010
Thumbnail image for Aging in Place- Louis on You Tube

Publication of the MetLife Report Aging in Place 2.0: Rethinking Solutions to the Home Care Challenge has created some buzz, leading to folks interviewing me and posting on You Tube. One is from Leah Thayer, whose Industry website,  daily5Remodel, covers all aspects of the industry. There is an article, Aging in Place: “It’s Huge” and… Continue Reading Aging in Place- Louis on You Tube

Read the full article →

Aging in Place- 5 Items for New Homes

October 29, 2010
Thumbnail image for Aging in Place- 5 Items for New Homes

Iwas on a call today with some of the key Universal Design experts and advocates preparing for the special UD day planned by the 50+ Council for this year’s International Builder’s Show in Orlando January 12. It is a great and energetic group. UD is coming of age! During the call I looked up a… Continue Reading Aging in Place- 5 Items for New Homes

Read the full article →

← Previous Entries

Next Entries →