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As more and more of the population ages, there’s a greater demand for an increased focus on home care for the elderly and a shift away from institutional care. In fact, 90 percent of adults over the age of 65 would prefer to stay in their current home as they age. And on top of…
Providing care for an aging family member is a huge responsibility and stressful challenge on its own. When you add the obstacle of living far away, those challenges become even more difficult to overcome. You worry how you’ll be able to care for them without physically being there. You may not know who to call…
How to Talk with Your Parent about Aging and Life Adjustments As older adults head into their golden years, the inevitable loss of independence that comes with aging can be difficult to accept. As a caregiver, convincing your aging loved one that they could use assistance can be a sensitive matter and stressful challenge. Your…
We live in a rapidly evolving world, full of modern technological marvels and the bittersweet reality of aging. Luckily, there are lots of ways technology can better connect older adults to basic needs, family, medical help, and ultimately, independence. The trick is getting older adults to embrace this technology in a way that is empowering….
For many families across the country, it is difficult to find the time to get together in-person with loved ones living out of town. During those occasional visits for family celebrations with your older loved ones, it’s important be on the lookout for any red flags to their well-being. SameAddress is a social enterprise program…
Falls are a well-documented and serious risk and
SameAddress is a social enterprise program from the Area Agency on Aging 1-B, a trusted resource for older adults in the communities we serve.
