Aging in place is becoming more and more popular amongst seniors across the country. But aging in place successfully requires effort and knowledge. Here are severallife hacks you can use to age in place and get more out of your golden years.
A new study out of New Zealand has confirmed what you may have already intuited-- different people age at vastly different rates. After all, we all have friends who appear to be younger or older than their chronological age. According to this study, that’s because although most humans age one biological year for each of their chronological years, some age more slowly, and some age up to three biological years per chronological year.
Those who are buying a walker for the 1st time are often forced to choose between style, features, or durability. This can make purchasing a walker stressful and frustrating. If you or a loved one is at the time of life when a walker has become a necessity, be sure that the walker you choose meets these 5 criteria.
It’s not every day you see a wheelchair that can climb stairs. And it’s certainly not every day you see a wheelchair that doesn’t have wheels. But inventor Alan Lee has created just that with the B-Free Chair.
Summer is here, making this the perfect time for ice cream, cook outs, and-- if you’re lucky enough to live near a coast - beach trips! Here are a few tips so you can stay safe and have fun in the sun.
After Michael Broadnax, a minister in Brentwood, Tennessee, suffered a stroke, his wife Charlotte installed a wheelchair ramp so he could get in and out of his house. Now, their neighborhood’s Homeowners Association (HOA) is threatening to sue them.
More and more seniors are choosing to age in place, staying in their own homes instead of moving in with a loved one or to a retirement community. This means happier, more independent living for many seniors, but it also comes with certain dangers-- the biggest of which is falling.
From time to time, we like to write about new and innovative mobility aids on this blog. This has included several “off road” wheelchairs that can handle hills, creeks, beaches, and the snow. But until now, we had never seen a wheelchair that can climb stairs.
Wilmington, North Carolina. 15% of the county’s population is 65 or older, and that number is only going to grow as baby boomers continue to age. That’s why the city’s senior city planner Christine Hughes has developed a plan to turn the city into the perfect destination for aging in place. The plan consists of four main parts.
Ryan and Lana Weimer have five kids, three of whom have been in wheelchairs their entire lives due to muscular dystrophy. Every year, Ryan asks his kids what they’d like to be for Halloween. And every year, he makes the “biggest baddest” costume he can for them.
George Sperzel wasn’t a big exerciser in his younger years. But when he as approaching 60, he decided to take up competitive running. Now he’s 63 and estimates that he’s run more than a hundred races during the last few years. “I have found that focused training will deliver the same benefits for aging athletes as for anyone of any age,” said George.
