Two-story homes can become serious safety hazards for those who develop mobility challenges as they age. No one wants to leave their home because of accessibility issues and a stairlift can greatly improve quality of life and independence. Many old homes have narrow staircases and finding stairlifts for small spaces can seem difficult but we […]
How to Plan for Aging in Place
Nationally, we have an ever-growing aging population. According to the 2021 census, 16.5% of Americans are 65 and older. In Tennessee, 20.7% of adults are 65 and older. The vast majority of seniors prefer to remain at home as long as possible as they age, or “age in place.” According to the most recent AARP […]
Things to Do in Nashville: A Guide for Senior Citizens
Entering your retirement years allows you to finally kick back and relax. Suddenly, there’s an ample amount of spare time, and there are a million ways to utilize it. However, as the years go by, you will begin to fall short of things to do. If that’s the case, why not meet up with family […]
How Seniors can Stay Connected During Covid
Just when we thought things were going back to normal, Omicron and other Covid-19 variants have come along and forced us to again weigh safety against staying connected to our families. For Seniors, risking infection can have potentially dire consequences but becoming isolated in one’s home carries its own set of risks. Studies show that […]
Giving Wintertime Trips the Slip: Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention in Winter
With Halloween having just passed, winter is right around the corner. The season can bring a lot of wonderful things: hot chocolate, time off with the family, and even snow if you live in the right places. But winter also brings an increase in slip and trip hazards. Did you know that approximately 30,000 adults […]