Author: Karen

At the age of 72, my dad experienced a variety of healthcare concerns which required him to leave his rural community in Montana to be hospitalized in a larger town about 60 miles from his home. Once he was discharged, he was placed in a nursing home in the small town where he lived. He … Continued

Harvard Health defines aging in place as “living safely and independently for as long as possible—wherever you choose to live.” The trend of aging in place is becoming more popular among the elderly and many want to stay in their lifelong homes. There are many reasons why aging in place is attractive. For example, you … Continued

Have you ever had a conversation with your aging parent where they repeat the same story that they just told you again…and again? Do you notice a decline in their ability to do things they used to do with ease? If so, it might be time to start talking with your parents about their desired … Continued

Have you visited your elderly parents and noticed an accumulation of “stuff” that seems to be overtaking their home? If you can’t navigate your way through the garage or there are rooms stacked to the ceilings with keepsakes, it may be time to talk to your parents about purging out some items. To approach this … Continued

In the 1985 American film Cocoon, three residents of a Florida nursing home stumble across a “fountain of youth” in the swimming pool in the vacant house next door to their nursing home. They get a new lease of life as their aches and pains start to fade and they regain the vigor of their … Continued

According to a study by the National Institute on Aging, most elderly adults want to live in their own homes for as long as possible. Here are tips to stay in your own home as you age.