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Accessible bathrooms are key to baby boomers aging safely

In 2011, the first baby boomers reached the traditional retirement age of 65, and by 2025, baby boomers will comprise about 25 percent of the total U.S. population. As this demographic group ages, one of their primary decisions will concern how their homes can accommodate them. According to a 2003 AARP study, more than three quarters of respondents said it’s important to have non-slip floor surfaces and bathroom aids such as grab bars or a bathing stool. But, while 80 [...]

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Universal Design in a Small Space – Tiny Bathroom

A 3' by 3' space can make or break a home's suitability for aging in place.  That's the lesson that project manager Alex Daisley came away with after performing what is surely the Portland[...]

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Glow in the Dark Grab Bars?

Leslie Marks of the LifeEchos caught this interesting email promotion and we thought it would be fun to share with everyone in the spirit of Halloween! At ProAging we applaud Great Grabz with[...]

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Senior Care: Fall Prevention and Acute Rehabilition

On February 3rd over 100 senior-serving professionals gathered for networking and a great lunch at the newest acute rehabilitation center in the DC Metro area, HealthSouth of Northern[...]

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Living Senior: Sample of poor design for wheelchair ramps

Living Senior: Sample of poor design for wheelchair ramps
This photo is compliments of Strategies for Independent Living, it illustrates a common problem of designing an accessible entrance without a skilled professional assisting.  Universal Design is[...]

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GMU Professor Names Top “NANA” Technologies for Elders in 2010

List Describes Technologies that Can Improve Quality of Life for Older Adults In honor of National Grandparents Day and Assisted Living Week, George Mason University professor Andrew Carle has[...]

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Make Homes Safer for Active Adult and Senior Living

There is no question that for many Americans, home is where the heart is. Contrary to popular stereotypes, most older adults close to retirement age do not choose to pack up and move to warmer[...]

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Find an Aging in Place Specialist in Home Health Aide

Countless studies have shown that homeowners overwhelmingly prefer to age in a familiar place, but when daily life can become too much to manage, substantial home alternations may be[...]

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How to Assess Your Home as Healthcare Ready

As a person ages, everyday activities often become challenging. This results in a lower quality of life on many levels, from the physical to the psychological. The results of a unique home[...]

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