Aging in Place

Grab bars can provide seniors with added stability and increased safety while toileting and bathing. Ideally, these supports should be placed at a height that feels most comfortable and secure for the person using them.

Maintaining a safe and secure living environment will enable seniors with Alzheimer's disease to remain in the community for as long as possible, but additional home safety modifications are usually required as memory issues and dementia behaviors worsen.

Most people don’t update their homes to accommodate age-related changes in their needs and abilities, but a few modifications can create a senior-friendly home that enhances safety and promotes independence.

Nonmedical home care is paid for out of pocket and may include services such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, companionship, and help with bathing.

In-home care, adult day care, respite care, and home safety equipment are alternatives to assisted living that allow seniors to age in place safely.

As parents age and require more and more help at home, live in care is often considered as an alternative to moving into senior living. Explore the costs, pros and cons of hiring a live-in caregiver.

Your front door and the paths around your house are your gateway to the outside world. Learn how to modify these aspects of your residence to prevent falls and prolong your independence so you can lead an active life for many years to come.

Patient perspective on living with Parkinson's: The white out of the storm offered a rare moment of quiet clarity. I used this opportunity to reflect on and fully appreciate where I am these days.

Most seniors long to stay in their own homes and retain their independence. As the need for assistance increases, use these 5 tips to support their independence for as long as possible.

Villages make it easier to age in place. THey are non-profit membership organizations designed to help seniors stay in their own homes -- active, safe, and comfortable. What a great idea!

If your elderly parents live alone, make sure they know the importance of fire safety and use these fire safety practices.

Technology for elderly homeowners monitors their health and safety, allowing them to live independently longer.

Universal design is not a “style” but a philosophy that products and environments should be useable by all people without adaptation. Applying these principles throughout a senior’s home can help promote both safety and independence.

Home health care is medical services prescribed by a doctor and provided by skilled practitioners in a person’s choice of residence.

Home care can allow a disabled loved one to retain their independence and continue living in the community while receiving the daily care they need.

Home health care aides provide personal care services such as assistance with bathing and dressing that can help a senior age in place.

Private duty home care provides medical and/or nonmedical care and companionship to seniors who want to remain in their own homes.

CNAs support patients in their homes by providing a mix of personal care and limited medical services, such as monitoring vitals and mobility assistance.

Hospice care at home provides relief for terminally ill patients while also supporting their family caregivers with respite and bereavement services.

Seniors who have a chronic illness or are recovering from an injury can receive skilled nursing care at home from trained nurses.