By Stacy Alcide RN, BSN, CCM, Certified Aging Life Care Manager, The Option GroupAging in place, the concept of living independently in one's own home as one ages has gained significant...
Posted by The Option Group, LLC on 10/11/2023
StairwaysThe optimal home would have all living areas on one level with no stairs. However, most homes in the region feature living areas on multiple levels, which makes the stairway...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 06/15/2022
For many seniors, mobility and transportation only become harder with age. Simple tasks like visiting the doctor, getting groceries, or just connecting with family and friends become...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 06/15/2022
Like most industries, the senior living industry is ripe with acronyms and “insider” terms that can quickly become overwhelming. Sourcebook is filled with articles that will take...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 06/15/2022
Whether you plan out every minute or always wait until the last minute, there is still time to create a positive aging experience. Find your decision-making style and get ready to...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 06/15/2022
Since March 2020 over 30,000 people have attended our live & interactive discussions on a wide variety of topics featuring experts and thought leaders from all over the world!...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 05/27/2022
Adult Day Centers are an important option for family caregivers, as they offer socialization, activities, and necessary supervision to those who are socially isolated or need care...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 05/27/2022
Everyone needs an advocate. Someone who can help them resolve issues, navigate challenges and make decisions. For older adults who are living in, or considering moving to, a nursing...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 05/27/2022
How long has this provider been serving the community? How does this provider select and train its employees? Does it protect its...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 05/27/2022
As a Care Manager and Social Worker with more than 30 years of experience, I have conducted a myriad of assessments and have asked many questions over the years. Yet, it wasn’t until...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 05/27/2022
For every individual in a nursing home, there are three more people equally fragile and infirm living at home, according to the American Academy of Home Care Medicine (AAHCM). Physicians...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 05/27/2022
If you took a poll of older adults and asked each person if they wanted to remain in their own home until the end of their life, most people would say, “of course.” That is a wonderful...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 05/27/2022
When it comes to understanding Medicare coverage, many individuals can find themselves confused by a complex web of information. This especially applies to those who want to know if...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 05/26/2022
A Village is a community or group of people who want to live in their own homes as they get older, with all the resources needed to live active lives. A village provides many of the...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 05/26/2022
Imagine a place where neighbors help each other. Where friendships are forged. Where young and old work and play and thrive—together. This modern-day hamlet does exist: it’s called...
Posted by DC Villages on 05/26/2022
Find Local ResourcesThe National Aging Network, headed by the Administration on Aging, includes 56 state Agencies on Aging, 622 Area Agencies on Aging, and more than 260 Native American...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 05/26/2022
Getting from point A to point B does not have to be challenging for older adults. Even after giving up the car keys or limiting driving, older adults can still maintain their independence....
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 12/28/2020
“Sharing is caring.” The phrase that is common in preschools also applies to many other situations. With the sharing economy now in full swing, sharing is not just caring;...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 01/10/2020
According to 2018 Home and Community Preferences: A National Survey of Adults Age 18-Plus by AARP, 3 out of 4 adults age 50 and older want to stay in their homes and communities as...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 01/10/2020
Home care can include a wide variety of healthcare and supportive services from professional nursing and home health aide services to physical, occupational, respiratory and speech...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 01/10/2020
Never want to move? Want to receive the care and support you need in the home you love? Whether you are committed to remaining in your long-time family home or an amenity rich apartment...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 01/10/2020
You do not have to be kin to form a genuine kinship. Such is certainly the case for in-home caregivers. Although they are paid to work in a family’s home, the nature of their work...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 12/20/2018
Honora Jackson has an amazing job. She spends her day going to lunch, attending concerts and visiting with dear friends. Honora is a Social Companion for Surrey Home Care Services.As...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 09/05/2017
Loving care. A welcoming environment. Engaging activities. Adult Day Care offers all the comforts of home—including the companionship of familiar faces. For many participants, adult...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 05/16/2016
Living with purpose takes work—but it also bears enormous rewards. Whether the purpose is welcoming home returning soldiers or providing a much-needed hot meal, helping others often...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 03/31/2015
Martin (Marty) and Jeannette Fedder have spent most of their lives together. The couple has been married for an impressive 72 years. Now in their 90s, they are happy to still be living...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 03/31/2015
Aging in place can be easy if you choose the right place and plan ahead for future needs. Robert (Bob) and Fran Randolph have done both.The Randolphs live in a spacious condo...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 03/27/2015
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