My father-in-law lived to age 100 years, 6 months and 3 days.

In his final years he was a confined to his home with live-in nurses to oversee medication, food preparation and to keep him from wandering off.  He was a pistol, an ornery man very annoyed that he couldn’t still live the lifestyle he was used to.  And he made everyone aware of the way he felt.  He was becoming very frail and couldn’t be active in the community any more.

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As our parents and grandparents get older, this senior citizen driver will need to take on a whole new role to stay mobile.  It isn’t easy to see our loved ones lose their independence, since most likely the majority of senior drivers have been driving for over fifty-five years.  When do we need to say when to our older family members?  Who should approach the senior driver? What can we do to keep everyone safe on the road?  There are at least five steps that...

Anoutdoor stair liftis designed to be set up on a set of stairs which are exposed to the elements, which includes porches, sun decks, garden steps, shed or basements steps as well as front stoops. Should you be fortunate to reside in a seaside home or your home happens to be close to the ocean and therefore suffers from a lot of salt spray, ensure your outdoor stair lift will be suitably protected from this extremely corrosive weather conditions before you purchase it.

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In your senior years, one of your major tasks may be to find a nursing home. In fact, finding and moving into the right caring home is the key factor in determining the quality of your life. By choosing the right care home for your needs, you're entering an environment especially designed for people with your particular circumstances. Your new care home is a place where you can relax and not worry about the practicalities of daily life. You just need to focus on being as happy as...

Why you need to buy a Mobile Phone... for Gran.

I'd like to draw your attention to a little known manufacturer who is struggling to get the message out about their brilliant device range.  As you might have guessed by my overview above, their devices -- in particular the M5000 -- are not aimed at you or I.  They're aimed at those aged 60+.  The device itself doesn't look sexy.  Indeed, it is the essence of utility.  It's flippin' massive.  It's got...

A medical alert system (also known as a medipendant) is specifically designed for elderly and disabled people, who can use it in the event that they need urgent assistance. It provides timely, professional and beneficial help in a number of ways, and is more useful and more reliable than using a cell phone to call 911..

The first advantage that these devices have over cell phones is their convenience. They can be worn on the wrist like a watch, or hung around the neck; either...

One of our greatest fears is losing our independence and self-sufficiency.  Sometimes we can compensate for declining ability in resourceful ways - hiring a neighborhood teen to clean gutters or rake leaves, for example; shopping with a friend so you don’t have to drive; or using church and community-based programs that provide transportation, meals, or other assistance.

There may come a time, though, when these resources are not enough.  Asking for help is a sign...

Recently I helped a family find a private care home for their mother who was in her mid 80’s, living in a large assisted living facility and suffering from dementia, depression and loneliness.   Her depression and loneliness had come on suddenly and she was talking about not wanting to live any longer.

Her doctor had told the family that her dementia was progressing and made the suggestion that she move to a smaller care home where she would have more one-on-one...

Recently I helped a family find a private care home for their mother who was in her mid 80’s, living in a large assisted living facility and suffering from dementia, depression and loneliness.   Her depression and loneliness had come on suddenly and she was talking about not wanting to live any longer.

Her doctor had told the family that her dementia was progressing and made the suggestion that she move to a smaller care home where she would have more one-on-one...