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NORCs: A Model for Aging in Place

If you’ve considered moving to a community that better serves your needs as an aging adult – or if you’re ...
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7/26/2022 | By Terri L. Jones

seniors playing bridge. Photo by Monkey Business Images, Dreamstime. A NORC, naturally occurring retirement community, serves older adults. Its services offer a blueprint for aging-in-place options.

Is a Geriatric Care Manager Right for Your Family?

A geriatric care manager (GCM), also called life manager or aging life care coordinator, specializes in helping aging adults and ...
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7/12/2022 | By Annie Tobey

multigenerational family at home looking at tablet Photo by Jovanmandic Dreamstime. A geriatric care manager (GCM), aka life manager or aging life care coordinator, helps older adults and families meet the needs of aging.

10 Senior Living Trends to Watch

In planning for changes in living arrangements as they age, senior adults and their families should be aware of their ...
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7/5/2022 | By Megan Mullen

man in wheelchair and woman at home - photo by Nd3000, Dreamstime. Changing senior living trends affect options for older adults and their families: outdoor spaces, affinity communities, pets, activities, etc.

Challenges of a Senior Solo Ager

Seniors Guide addresses the challenges of being a solo ager, especially for those aging in place, and suggests workarounds to ...
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5/5/2022 | By Kari Smith

happy woman looking out her window photo by Simon Kadula Dreamstime. Seniors Guide addresses the challenges of a solo ager, especially when aging in place, and suggests workarounds to address the problems.

Home Modifications for Parkinson’s Patients

Strategic at-home modifications for Parkinson’s disease (PD) help PD patients maintain safety and independence, through household, clothing, dining, and communications ...
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3/7/2022 | By Megan Mullen

Happy Couple Man With Walker In Park Photo By Nontapan Nuntasiri Dreamstime. For article, At-home modifications for Parkinson’s help PD patients maintain safety and independence, through household, clothing, and dining adaptations.

The Best Aging in Place Products for Seniors

Aging in place is typically defined as an older adult's ability to continue living in their own homes and communities; ...
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3/1/2022 | By Seniors Guide Staff

Senior woman using one of the best aging in place products, a grab bar

The Benefits of Adult Day Services

Seniors who want to remain in their homes may find that the benefits of adult day services help them achieve ...
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2/28/2022 | By Megan Mullen

Games And Snacks In Adult Day Services Photo By Pressmaster Dreamstime. For article, The benefits of adult day services help seniors achieve the goal of aging in place while meeting many of their changing needs.

Ask Amy: Unwilling Caregiver

A family has become the unwilling caregiver for a father post-surgery. Now that Dad has recovered, he refuses to move ...
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1/31/2022 | By Amy Dickinson

Older Son And Father Photo By Korn Vitthayanukarun Dreamstime. A family has become an unwilling caregiver for a father and Dad refuses to move out. Ask Amy advice columnist Amy Dickinson weighs in.

Aging in Place for Introverts

In a society that values bold and outgoing personalities, introverts are often misunderstood – even as they age. Despite increasing ...
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1/18/2022 | By John Levan

senior man with newspaper at home. wheelchair beside him. photo by Kolotype Dreamstime. Despite health concerns, aging in place for introverts may feel preferable to a senior community. But is staying at home a wise choice?