Articles for Seniors
Cohousing communities are an interesting housing alternative for seniors
While most will desire independence and an opportunity to live in their own home, condo,
townhouse or apartment, that might not be the best option for those who need extra care or
attention. There is a popular alternative becoming more common across the country, and it’s
called “cohousing.”
Falls in the home are common, but often preventable
before you take that next step across a cluttered room, take some easy steps to ensure your safety in the home, or the safety of your parents or elderly family members and friends.
When To Make the Move to Senior Living
by Solstice Senior Living As we and our loved ones age, there comes a time to reconsider current living arrangements and decide what’s best for each individual. For some, the prospect of a move to a senior living community is an exciting chance to meet new people and...
10 Balance Exercises for Seniors
by Solstice Senior Living It’s normal for seniors to lose some of their sense of balance as they age, but just because it’s normal doesn’t mean it’s something you should shrug off. Things like going for a walk or standing on a stepladder become much more risky in your...
Uncovering the Mysteries of Dementia
By Brookdale Senior Living Dementia has been a part of the human condition for as long as we’ve had the ability to write about it. In ancient Greece and Rome, it was considered a normal part of aging. As the body declined, undoubtedly the mind would follow. This...
The Olear Team’s 4 Step Maximum Value System
The Olear Team at MJ Peterson assists buyers and sellers of residential real estate throughout Erie and Niagara Counties. We have specialized programs for older adults and their caregivers, as well as a comprehensive project management program that facilitates every...
Health Care Proxy Preparation – Part 2
Today we present the latter half of our 2 part series on "Health Care Proxy Preparation". In Part 1 we discussed the importance of this legal agency decision. In Part 2 we offer direction towards what type of questions and topics you should be exploring when sitting...
Health Care Proxy Preparation – Part 1
"Health Care Proxy Preparation" is a 2 part series in which we will discuss the importance of this legal agency decision as well as direction towards what type of questions you should be asking when sitting down with your chosen representative. Being proactive about...
Baby Boomer Market Trends
The ?Baby Boom? generation, born between 1946-1964, is undoubtedly one of the largest age groups of our nation and consequently greatly influenced our economy and culture. As marketers research this consumer segment, they must take maturing investments and spending...
Baby Boomers in the Workforce
The ?baby boomer? generation will be the fastest-growing age group in the workforce next year. In 2018 almost 20% of Americans over the age of 65 were employed or actively looking for work according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This is considerably up...
Smart Home Technology Aiding Older Adults
As we enter the digital age, seniors are finding it easier to meet their security, safety, and comfort needs with smart home technology. Home assistance devices such as Google Home or Amazon Alexa offer user friendly voice controls that are much simpler than...
House-sharing could be a golden opportunity to age in place
Back in the mid 1980s, American television viewers were introduced to The Golden Girls, four fun-loving and aging women ? still young at heart ? who shared a home in Miami and, of course, got themselves into hilarious situations episode after episode. While the ladies...