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Aging in Place

Will Retirement Stress You Out?

U.S. News And World Report | DAVE BERNARD | Posted 05.21.2013 | Fifty

Many people think they will no longer have stress in retirement. Safely crossing the finish line into retired life is the end goal of years spent work...

Death to Scatter Rugs! Why Do We Adore Our (Dangerous) Floor DƩcor?

Rachel Adelson | Posted 05.14.2013 | Fifty
Rachel Adelson

If throw rugs symbolize carefree independence, then accepting the need to remove them means accepting that balance is getting shakier, bones are getting brittle, our feet are less sensitive to touch and we need to be a bit more cautious.

Aging at Home? To Take It in Stride, Play Footsie!

Rachel Adelson | Posted 04.29.2013 | Fifty
Rachel Adelson

May brings awareness of three important medical conditions that can involve the feet and are associated with age: arthritis (National Arthritis Awareness Month), osteoporosis (National Osteoporosis Awareness Month), and neuropathy, which often stems from diabetes.

Why We Need Age-Friendly Communities

John Feather, PhD | Posted 04.26.2013 | Good News
John Feather, PhD

Welcome to the age-friendly movement -- a fast-growing, interdisciplinary approach to community development that strives to promote aging in place and make communities great places to grow up and grow old.

10 Ways To Downsize Without Stress

Cari Shane | Posted 04.24.2013 | Fifty
Cari Shane

"Don't feel you have to do it all in a day. Seeing one cleaned out room is a powerful motivator to break free from the past!"

What We Can Learn About Aging in Place from Jurassic Park

Rachel Adelson | Posted 04.18.2013 | Fifty
Rachel Adelson

Because Jurassic Park was designed for accessibility, its door handles were long levers of the type recommended by design experts and people like me. Those doors had long, lovely user-friendly handles... easily manipulated by, in this case, hungry Velociraptors.

Building A Multigenerational Home: What You Need To Know

The Huffington Post | Anthonia Akitunde | Posted 04.10.2013 | Fifty

More than 51 million families in America live in multigenerational homes, which has more people considering adding on to their homes to make room for ...

Do You Live In An Age-Friendly Community?

Next Avenue | Posted 04.10.2013 | Fifty

SPECIAL FROM Next Avenue By Donna Sapolin There’s an urgent need to ready our cities and villages for the age boom -- and New York is among th...

What Does A Multigenerational Home Look Like?

The Huffington Post | Anthonia Akitunde | Posted 04.09.2013 | Fifty

It's a reality more families -- more than 51 million Americans -- find themselves dealing with: life in a multigenerational home, or a household with ...

When 'Aging at Home' Isn't the Answer

Rachel Adelson | Posted 04.08.2013 | Fifty
Rachel Adelson

This is going to sound really odd coming from someone with a book about aging at home, but sometimes, aging at home is not the answer.

The Right And Wrong Pets For Anyone Aging In Place

Next Avenue | Posted 04.03.2013 | Fifty

SPECIAL FROM Next Avenue By Debbie Swanson Size, energy, noise, grooming needs and even health risks may rule out certain pet companions Alwa...

Think Spring: Great Tips For Older Gardeners

Rachel Adelson | Posted 03.30.2013 | Fifty
Rachel Adelson

In my previous blog post, I shared the insights of Shenandoah Kepler on the lifelong beauty of gardening and gardens. Shenandoah, who in her late 60s writes the blog Fleeting Architecture, continues with practical advice on gardening with age -- the timetable, the tools and more.

Innovative Programs to Help Seniors Age in Place

Alexis Abramson, Ph.D. | Posted 05.14.2013 | Fifty
Alexis Abramson, Ph.D.

For an aging person, the move to a skilled nursing facility is a costly one. Nationwide, the average annual cost of a semi-private room in a skilled nursing facility (nursing home) in 2011 was $78,110. And the cost is clearly rising.

How Aging at Home Became 'Aging at Home'

Rachel Adelson | Posted 05.11.2013 | Fifty
Rachel Adelson

Our grandparents had arthritis; we'll have arthritis. The difference is we'll live with it longer. The difference is we've had fewer kids. The difference is we may have higher expectations. The difference is that there are vastly many more of us.

Why I Wrote A Book About Aging

Rachel Adelson | Posted 05.03.2013 | Fifty
Rachel Adelson

Working on a book about aging has meant figuring out how to make this subject appealing... or at least not dismayingly off-putting. I mean, who wants to learn about tub transfer benches? Who cares about tile slip resistance? Did I really have to choose such an un-sexy topic for my first book?

What I Learned From Living Alone With The Flu

Next Avenue | Posted 01.29.2013 | Fifty

SPECIAL FROM Next Avenue By Jane Gross Weakened by the flu and challenged by a homeowner nightmare, our columnist finds reserves of strength ...

The Cost Of Aging Alone

Next Avenue | Posted 12.29.2012 | Fifty

SPECIAL FROM Next Avenue By Jane Gross The number of Americans living single is soaring, and our bag-lady fears may not be so far-fetched Old...

10 Ways To Age With Dignity

Dr. Bruce A. Chernof, MD | Posted 02.20.2013 | Fifty
Dr. Bruce A. Chernof, MD

Our nation lacks a system of care and support that enables older adults to age with dignity, independence, and choice in the face of increasing health and daily needs. Here are 10 ways you can help to ensure that a system of care is available for you and your loved ones should you ever need it.

What Four Factors Make A Community Age-Friendly?

Posted 12.11.2012 | Fifty

Whether you're 16 or 96, everybody wants to live in a community that embraces and accommodates the specific challenges of their age group. And as drov...

Why the Time is Right for Housing Plus Services

Robyn Stone | Posted 02.03.2013 | Fifty
Robyn Stone

The local community -- whether it is a city, town, county or neighborhood -- plays a major role in allowing seniors to remain independent.

Resources for Making a Home Senior-Friendly

Jim T. Miller | Posted 02.03.2013 | Fifty
Jim T. Miller

My husband and I are both in our 60's and are interested in making some modest changes to our home to make it more practical and senior-friendly, but aren't sure what to do. What resources can you recommend to help us figure this out?

Is Weather A Factor in Your Retirement Plans?

Ann Brenoff | Posted 01.05.2013 | Fifty
Ann Brenoff

How much of a factor is weather in deciding where to retire? Retiring snowbirds from the Northeast and Midwest have long headed to Florida and Arizona for weather reasons and I wondered if my friend was planning on leaving New Jersey's dreariness.

Making it Easier to Age in Place

Robyn Stone | Posted 12.11.2012 | Fifty
Robyn Stone

"Aging in place isn't as easy as it sounds." I heard these words recently from a friend who lost her husband less than a year ago. Her face still showed the strain of her years of caregiving, and now she worries that she won't be able to remain independent for as long as her husband did.

The Best Places To Age In America: Is Your City Among Them?

Huff/Post50 | Molly Turner | Posted 08.01.2012 | Fifty

The cities that are age-friendly will be the winners.

How To Build A Network For Parents Aging In Place

Next Avenue | Winnie Yu | Posted 07.11.2012 | Fifty

SPECIAL FROM Next Avenue By Winnie Yu If you're looking out for a parent in declining health who continues to live alone, and who resides more t...