Most of us want to age in place, but 90% of homes in Pennsylvania do not meet minimal accessibility standards for seniors and people with disabilities. Home modifications to age in place are increasingly popular—when done correctly, they improve the … Continue reading Home Modifications for Aging in Place
Seventy percent of Americans over age 65 will need some form of long-term care. A properly-structured Family Caregiver Agreement provides an alternative to placement in a facility and to the impoverishment that comes with it. Benefits of an AgreementWhy enter … Continue reading Family Caregiver Agreements—An Alternative to Nursing Homes
There are many times in life when we ask ourselves if it is time to turn the page on a chapter of our lives or not. This may include where to go to college, when to take a new job, and in the final stages of life when to move out of your home and into a senior living environment. Continue reading Lehigh Valley Seniors Ask, “Should I Stay or Go?”
Aging isn’t easy, although it’s true that there are some surprising upsides to getting older. For example, many people feel more comfortable in their own skin as they age, as they know who they are as a person. You might be more financially stable than younger people, and enjoy lifelong friendships. Continue reading Maintaining Your Independence as You Age
Like residents everywhere, seniors in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton area prefer to remain in their home as they grow older. When planning for aging-in-place in your Lehigh Valley home, there are several home solutions you can consider to promote comfort, safety, and independence for older adults. Here are some of the best home solutions for aging-in-place in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton area. Continue reading What Are the Best Home Solutions for Aging-in-Place?
Growing older is not a solo journey—traveling companions often include infirmities and other gradual or sudden changes. How you welcome these additional “gifts” is up to you. Continue reading Old Age Doesn’t Come Alone
As she thought about celebrating her 80th birthday with friends and family, Tessa realized she was reaching two milestones she never anticipated: her 80th birthday, and the realization that she could no longer live home alone without some help. Continue reading Aging in Place Requires a Plan—One Family’s Story