Kimberly JohnsonSenior Age Friendly Home Updates
Do-It-Yourself Updates for Senior Homes The body goes through a lot of changes as we age and, unfortunately, those changes can be frustrating and troublesome. They can also be quite expensive, so modifying the home can be an intimidating process that we’d rather avoid altogether. But while there are some investments that will be necessary because of safety and convenience, there are actually many ways we can make our homes safer and more accessible without having to sing over your savings to a contractor. Here are some easy age friendly home updates you can do yourself over a weekend: Senior
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Kendall VanBlarcomBoost Socialization in Assisted Living
Social engagement is an important factor in quality of life. Seniors who involve themselves in activity they enjoy are more likely to be satisfied and happy with their life. It’s not always easy to be social in an assisted living facility, especially when you’re new. Groups form over time, and it can be difficult to know if you fit into them. Boost Socialization in Assisted Living The good news is that there are ways for you to make socializing easier in an assisted living facility. The following 5 ways to help you make friends in your new home. Making Friends in
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Jeff DaileyGrowing Senior Population Offers Builders and Remodelers New Opportunity
Growing Senior Population Offers Builders and Remodelers New Opportunity The U.S. is getting older, and according to the U.S. Department of Health Administration on Aging, the number of Americans ages 65 and older will more than double to 88.5 million by 2050. Of course, along with an aging population come the questions of how to care for them and where they're going to live. Growing Senior Population Offers Builders and Remodelers New Opportunity Although the group often has several options for where to live when they start experiencing mobility issues — including active adult communities, nursing homes and assisted living facilities — a significant portion of seniors want to
Continue readingMake ‘Aging in Place’ a Priority
Make ‘Aging in Place’ a Priority in Georgia According to an AARP study, nearly 90 percent of seniors want to stay in their own homes as they age. This is often referred to as “aging in place.” But, it’s increasingly difficult for Americans to grow old in their own homes due to the cost of aging and the lack of financial resources. Make ‘Aging in Place’ a Priority According to the Administration on Aging, in 2013, more than 4 million people over the age of 65 lived below the poverty level. And, another 2.5 million older adults were classified as “near-poor.”
Continue readingCan U.S. meet housing demand of aging population?
Growing older comes with a unique set of challenges: increasing health problems, a dwindling bank account, learning to live on a fixed income, loss of independence, decreased social interaction and, for some, an unfamiliar state of vulnerability. One of the most pressing issues facing seniors, however, is that most basic of needs — a safe and affordable place to live. Can U.S. meet housing demand of aging population? According to a report by the Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) of Harvard University, by 2030, the number of U.S. baby boomers aged 65-74 will reach 38.6 million, and the number
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