Life Before, During and After 100
Eight men and women ranging in ages from 99 to 103 talk about their century of life in “Secrets of the Centenarians” (New York Times:
Kitchen & Bath
General
Go Potty and Go Green
Having a modern toilet bidet in your home will reduce toilet paper consumption from 50 to 100% via the effective cleansing of the warm water wash and optional warm air dryer. In addition, a toilet bidet only uses an average 5-7 cents of electricity per day – even less when its power saving features are activated. The use of a toilet bidet supports both a green lifestyle and aging in place.
Commentary
Meres ‘Mack’ McCarroll
Dear Readers, The past year has been filled with unexpected life challenges and deep heart ache. Many of you know that my mother-in-law passed unexpectedly
General
A Better Way to Open a Door
Brink’s door locks (PUSH PULL ROTATE) are the first knobs and levers that open three ways: 1. Rotate the knob or lever with your hand
Age in Place Design Challenge: Space
One of the biggest challenges to designing for aging-in-place is the use of space – or rather, lack of it. This is especially true with
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Baby Boomers Feeling Overwhelmed and Under Supported
Role reversal – the overburdened role of the “sandwich generation” – boomers who are taking care of their kids, themseves and their parents