What makes a good neighbor? Robert Frost wrote that good fences make good neighbors, and it’s true, a good fence can prevent arguments or hard feelings over pets and children trespassing and leaving items behind. But many issues can be addressed by simply getting to know your neighbors and being casually friendly. A regular wave […]
Bathroom Perils to Watch for
We all know that many household accidents occur in the bathroom, and most of us have done our best to avoid the slip-and-fall dangers that come to mind when we talk about bathroom perils. Whether you have a young family or are a Senior aging in place, there’s more to bathroom safety than just preventing […]
How to Fix Your Haunted House!
Starting to feel as though your house might be haunted? Your home may be sending you spooky signals. Are your lights dimming when you press START on the microwave? Is there a mysterious loud knock when you turn your shower off? Is there a rustling in the walls like someone’s whispering to you? Does your […]
Home Hacks that Help Seniors
Planning to grow old in your family home? Or perhaps you’re wanting to make your parents more comfortable? There’s more to think about when making your home functional for aging in place than just the big-ticket items like walk-in tubs, stair lifts, and ramps. Take a look at the small things that are becoming a […]
Home Upgrades That Will Help You Age in Place Later
HomeAdvisor’s Aging-in-Place Report urges homeowners aged 55 and older to consider making upgrades to their homes now, to facilitate aging in place with less stress and cost than waiting until an injury or accident forces you to do them quickly and more expensively. These upgrades increase the comfort and functionality for every age, an […]
Better Living through Tech Innovations
Often, today’s Seniors are depicted in popular media as struggling with modern technology. However, many are now turning to technology to live longer, healthier lives…just as the younger generations do! From technology to allow you to age in place in your own home, to online education, to home-based heart monitoring, there’s an app or a […]
