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Investing in Aging-in-Place Remodeling Pays Off
Courage taught me no matter how bad a crisis gets … any sound investment will eventually pay off. — Carlos Slim Helu Aging in Place Investing in Aging-in-Place Remodeling Pays OffHome renovations tailored to aging in place and universal design often offer impressive returns. According to the 2023 “Cost vs Value” survey, converting a standard
Aging in Place Ramps New for...
Life takes you unexpected places, love brings you home. -Unknown Aging in Place Why Accessible Residential Home Ramps Are Worth the Investment in 2025 Accessible residential home ramps significantly enhance the quality of life, safety, and independence for homeowners, especially seniors and individuals with mobility challenges. Modern ramp designs integrate stylish aesthetics and practical
Hring a geriatric care manager
No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.– Charles Dickens Aging in Place Thinking About Hiring a Geriatric Care Manager? Here’s the What, How, Why—and What It Costs What is a Geriatric Care Manager?A geriatric care manager (GCM) is a trained professional—usually a nurse, social worker, or counselor—who helps older
Designing a Life You Want to...
When the image is new, the world is new.― Gaston Bachelard, The Poetics of Space Aging in Place: Designing a Life You Want to Age Into/Lifestyle Design for an Aging Population As the global population ages, the idea of “lifestyle design” is shifting from a luxury of the young to a vital conversation for people in
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) a Threat...
Prevention is the secret to longevity. – Mencius Aging in Place Yesterday I was taking care of urology patients. Let me translate that, people who had bladder cancer and were being treated with chemotherapy drugs instilled in their bladders. I’m going to give you a terrible analogy, but one that will stick with you
Finding Love After Spouse Dies
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. – Lao Tzu Aging in Place The other day I was fortunate enough to care for a guy who was 62 and athletic. The patient had surgery and when he woke up from anesthesia, was cheerful and doing great! I
Imagine a Feminized Gerontocracy World
Truth be told, being a grandma is as close as we ever get to perfection. – Bryna Nelson Paston Aging in Place I recently posted this to LinkedIn: I Wish Grandmas Ruled the World. Imagine a world of a feminized Gerontocracy if you will. Where kindness, love, and greater good, were the goals. Do
What Options Do I Have When...
I’ve seen so many social media posts lately asking about what to do with their loved one who is in the hospital and really should not return to their own home. The first step should be to contact the Case Manager (CM) or discharge planner, as we called them in the “Olden Days.” If you
Introducing the Old School Hub! –...
Happy International Day of Older Persons! We chose today to launch the Old School Hub because we’re wildly excited about all the ways it could help build the movement for age equity. Because wouldn’t it be great if people working to end ageism had a place to find and support each other? My latest newsletter describes the
10 Easy Father’s Day Weekend Projects...
Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad. – Anne Geddes Aging in Place Ok, you shot your wad on Mother’s Day and you’re out of ideas for Father’s Day. Historically the day revolves around a store-bought tie, a generic “#1 Dad” mug, and a rushed dinner
