Pro Tips
Low Vision Home Modifications
“Lighting, color and space planning are the key to independent living with low vision,” says Michelle Molloy, founder of Penates* Design. It has particular importance
Kitchen & Bath
Can E-Health Technologies Lower Costs and Expand Care?
By adopting new e-health technologies the U.S. government aims to reduce the cost of medicare by changing the way it pays doctors who would be allowed to bill for internet based visits with patients in addition to in-person visits.
Older People Take More Financial Risks
Smart Money reports: “The young are fearless and bold. The old are scared and cautious. That’s the conventional view of how we feel about risk over the course of a lifetime. We start out brash — ready to bet it all on a long shot. But as we age, we need to hoard our resources and make sure we’ve provided for the slow shuffle into frailness and vulnerability.”
Lifestyle
A Gym Might Be Your Next Home Modification
The Benefits of a Home Gym for Active Aging Older adults who met weekly strength-training guidelines significantly increased the length of their life, according to
Correction: August 2009 Bulletin
“A Whole House Remodel” incorrectly identified as ADA compliant should be universal design.
Survey Says: Internet to Help With Aging and Caregiving
CommonHealth Action releases preliminary data from national survey on aging in America: 90% expect to use Internet/Social Networking to help take care of themselves.