Aging In Place

The Role of Occupational Therapy in In-Home Support Services

Posted on November 17th, 2011.

Guest Post by Nancy Dillinger The aging in place movement has fueled a fast-growing industry—in-home support services—that are gaining popularity as a low-cost alternative to expensive assisted living programs.  In-home support services offer similar services as assisted living programs including bathing, toileting, medication reminders, transportation, housekeeping, meal preparation, and laundry services.  They represent a less [...]

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Different Housing Options for Adults Over 50

Posted on March 29th, 2011.

For adults over 50, life is beginning to change.  Kids are growing up and moving out and retirement is getting closer each day.  As many adults face this change in the season of life, they may find themselves considering a change in housing situations.  After all, if the kids are gone, you no longer really [...]

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How To Age In Place Gracefully

Posted on January 5th, 2011.

Growing older is not something we look forward to – it just happens. No one wants to age and become dependent on others for care. Yet for many, it happens anyway. Aging often leads to failing health and fragility. While the elderly may feel young inside, their bodies speak a different story. Giving up their [...]

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Why You Should Use Universal Design To Help Your Parents Stay At Home

Posted on December 28th, 2010.

As baby boomers begin to approach their 70’s, how to age gracefully is popping up in a variety of industries. And one of the largest industries to take a strong interest is real estate – how do more people stay in their homes longer, and stay out of assisted living and nursing facilities? The answer [...]

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In Home Non Medical Care For Colorado Seniors

Posted on October 26th, 2009.

For many Colorado seniors, there are different levels of help needed in order to continue living in a home they’ve been comfortable in for years. What is in-home care? In home care is care that allows a person with special needs to remain in their home. It may be a person recovering from surgery, a [...]

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National Aging In Place Week – What Does It Mean For Colorado Seniors?

Posted on October 6th, 2009.

Every year, the National Aging In Place Council organizes a National Aging In Place Week to create a network of business professionals that aid in creating communities across the U.S. that will assist homeowners in creating home environments that will sustain long term care needs. This year, the National Aging In Place Week takes place [...]

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