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Graceful aging: topic: Safety, Health, Finances

Staying safe, financially secure, and healthy, relating to better quality life as grow older.

Needed Walker Improvements: More Functionality and Customization

Person using a walker, photo source: walker with tennis balls istockphoto 00001924470

Walkers are a life-saver for many people. They help older adults avoid falls and keep their independence. They also help patients in the hospitals who are recovering from surgeries or illnesses. They fill a need and many probably don’t think to examine the walker any further. However there hasn’t been much innovation in the walker arena in many years. The basic design has changed little and there is definitely room for improvement.

Breaking Down Inter-Generational Communication Barriers

Intergenerational planning

Going beyond money management, part of our daily work includes having conversations about the complexities of providing care for aging family members, the range of costs for providing this care and the difficulty families have in planning around these issues. Yet, most people don’t think about such things until there is a crisis.

Falling in the shower

Falling in the shower

The (80 yr old) mother of a friend of mine lived alone, fell in the shower, broke her hip, and lay there for 5 hours before someone found her. It was a disaster for her health.

There are really two big problems here, and one of them at least is amenable to a technical solution.

Retirement Community Costs: How Much?

Retirement Community Costs: Rolling the Dice

At the outset, the greatest barrier to moving into a retirement community can be the cost. Therefore, most homeowners and renters find it attractive to age in place at home in the community where friends and services are nearby. However, the cost of remaining at home can become very high in the later stages compared to some of the alternatives.