aging in place

State of the Industry from Senior Housing News

October 8, 2013
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Alyssa Gerace writes a good article with some fresh data but whose real value is the summary of the state of senior/service enriched housing and the desires of the upcoming boomer population. Seniors and boomers are not homogenous. Some will move. Many will not. The decisions and forces are varied. The options should be too.

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Squatty Potty & Conventional Wisdom

October 8, 2013
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I‘m surprised I have the chance to write this.   I’ve written to be wary of conventional wisdom in Aging in Place Design. But I didn’t expect substantiation of my dislike of higher toilets.

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Fall Prevention Awareness Week

September 30, 2013
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It was Fall Prevention Awareness Week September 22-28,2013.  D C activities were coordinated by the DC Falls Free Coalition, headed and organized very ably by Tori Goldhammer of Living at Home Consultations. I did a presentation to a real nice group of folks at the Hattie Holmes Senior Wellness Center. I pulled the presentation together from… Continue Reading Fall Prevention Awareness Week

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Solar Shines on Aging in Place

September 10, 2013
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The popular ideas called sustainability are consistent with aging in place. A home that remains useful and supportive for a long time is the very definition of sustainable. (resources not used up as they are used) Mores specifically a ‘green’ fuel efficient house also shelters residents, more significant to those with fixed incomes, from increasing… Continue Reading Solar Shines on Aging in Place

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Labor Day & Aging in Place

September 3, 2013
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My Labor Day thoughts turned to caregivers. We know how important they are to caring for our loved ones in our homes, in their homes or in housing facilities. We know they are often so appreciated as they ‘join’ our families for critical, emotionally charged portions of our lives. Yet despite shortages, care workers are… Continue Reading Labor Day & Aging in Place

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8 Things to Consider Before Remodeling to Age in Place

July 26, 2013
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I‘ve written another post for Next Avenue, PBS’s boomer website.

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Framing the Aging in Place Agenda

July 19, 2013
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I was guest at a great dinner the other night courtesy of Marty Bell of the National Aging in Place Council. The other guests included Bob Blancato of Matz, Blancato & Associates. Bob is the well respected premier DC insider on aging issue. Candace Baldwin, whirlwind head of the Village to Village Network joined us… Continue Reading Framing the Aging in Place Agenda

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How Good Design Helps Graceful Aging

June 24, 2013
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I use drug store reading glasses when the light is low, the type is small or the print to paper contrast poor. When the light is good I do not need the glasses. My ability to read has to do with my eyes but it is also a function of the other factors. The situation… Continue Reading How Good Design Helps Graceful Aging

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MetLife Mature Marketing Institute closes: Laurie said IT Best.

June 5, 2013
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As noted in my comment on Laurie Orlov‘s good piece on the closing of the MetLife Mature Marketing Institute, I have been trying to figure out just what to say. Thanks to Aging in Place Technology Watch for getting it right. AND thanks and good luck to my dear friend  John Migliaccio. He was my… Continue Reading MetLife Mature Marketing Institute closes: Laurie said IT Best.

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How to avoid Crises

May 14, 2013
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I am reviewing my thoughts on the use and value of aging in place technology. We may be trying to avoid the wrong crisis.

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