Hi Keith, I’ve read your past annarbor.com articles regarding aging in place and I agree, I’m not ready to move into an assisted living facility. I can live in my home independently but need a few hom
Opting for Retirement Home – Top 6 Facts To Be Considered
Many seniors decide to select a good retirement home after putting decades of hard work. You may start packing your belongings and initiate advertising process looking for the home of your dreams. The
Home Care or Home Health Care – What’s the Difference?
When your parents have decided to age at home with some assistance, home care and home health care are generally the two options. The one they choose depends on what their needs are. Basically, they a
Hospice Care: Separating Fact From Fiction
(BPT) – In the living room, a grandfather laughs and plays video games with his granddaughters. Later, he joins the rest of his family to say grace before enjoying a meal together. Moments of life lik
Home Renovation for Baby Boomers: Preparing for the Next Stage in Life
(BPT) – Lived in your home for years? Love your neighborhood? The thought of moving away from your home’s comfort, warmth and memories can be unsettling. Instead of moving out, consider updating and r
Pupillary Distance – The Space Between
You’ve found the perfect pair of glasses on the Internet, but you can’t order them because you’re missing one vital piece of information: your pupillary distance. With this guide, you can easily measu
What is Respite Care?
Millions of Americans provide unpaid assistance each year to elderly family, friends, and neighbors to help them remain in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. Sometime
What Are Home Modifications?
Home modifications are changes made to adapt living spaces to meet the needs of people with physical limitations so that they can continue to live independently and safely. These modifications may inc
Making a Home Safe for Seniors
Falling is a major concern for seniors who live at home. The bathroom can be one of the most dangerous areas of the home without the right equipment. Learn how to make your bathroom safer with the tip
Fall Prevention for Seniors: Tips to Prevent Falls at Home
From slick floors to overzealous pets, our homes are filled with obstacles that can cause us to fall. The dangers of fall-related injuries are especially high for senior citizens. In fact, one-third o