Lifestyle
Aging, Aches and Appliances
With the stock market in turmoil and housing in a slump, appliance manufacturers are taking the long view and retooling their offerings for aging baby
Kitchen & Bath
Home Modifications
Universal Design & Lifespan Design Allow For People’s Changing Needs Over Time
The Baldwin House is designed to promote aging-in-place and is an urban response to the otherwise suburban ranch-style house. Located in an “urban infill” project in the Green Lake neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, it is a three-story house including the finished basement.
A Good Night’s Sleep. Is It Just A Dream?
As we age our sleep habits change and more than half of men and women over the age of 65 have at least one sleep
Smart Money Tells Retirees Not To Be Frozen By Fears
Fear is keeping many retirees or soon-to-be retired people from making financial decisions according to a recently released study by Financal Engines a California based
Caregiver Stress Relief
Mary Maxwell reminds group of senior care professionals that laughter can be the best medicine:
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.