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EXTEND YOUR LIFE AT HOME – SAFER, HAPPIER, HEALTHIER, WEALTHIER, and LONGER
I’ve touched on this in many different ways over the last 18 months since we started EtMM as a website in early 2012. But I felt this was a good time to summarize and get to some of the main clear...
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Insurance Forces a Deserving Client to Accept a Lesser Life
I was contacted by a Nurse Care Manager from Portland, Oregon a few months ago to meet her on site at a client’s home in my county to discuss home modifications to help improve his life at home after a...
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Guest Blog: Choosing Between Assisted Living and In-Home Care
When a senior is no longer able to live independently, the individual and his or her family must make some big decisions. And one of the biggest? Choosing the best way to get the individual the...
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Bob Vila “Misses the Mark” on RLTV for 50+
Mr. Bob Vila is a clearly established “GURU” on home improvement networks around the world. He’s been at this home-improvement task for a very long time, and has plenty of credibility for the mastery...
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WHY Didn’t we do this SOONER? (Aging in Place)
I took my children on the three hour drive from Seattle to visit my parents and our extended family for Thanksgiving in the Portland/Vancouver area last week. We had a wonderful dinner and event with...
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Guest Blog: Putting the “Win” Back in Winter (at ANY AGE)
Winter months can be hard to weather (pun slightly intended) regardless of age; often, the days are short and the temperatures are at their lowest. Thanks to these and various other seasonal factors,...
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Austin votes for “sticks” vs. “carrots” with Zero-Step Ordinance
In a 6-1 vote this week, the Austin city council passed an ordinance that moves them one step toward the “age friendly” & “inclusive” world of new home construction. But for all the passion and...
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The Value of “Growing Up Fisher”
I’ve been getting home about 9pm on Tuesday nights from work, due to some architectural deadlines the past 8 weeks. I walk in the door and flip on the TV for some decompression time. I’ve been pulled...
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Experiencing 65, as a 40 year old – The AGING SUIT
Last week I went into Seattle to the Abodian showroom. I was invited, as an “Aging in Place Specialist” to come in and try on their rented “AGE Exploration Suit” as part of a presentation on learning...
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Is “Visitable” the New “SEX” in Housing?
Well it SELLS, doesn’t it? We all know the advertising and marketing mantra “sex sells”. Some statistics say that 20% of ALL advertising is selling S-E-X nowadays, including everything from vegetable...
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Japan: Ahead of the U.S. for “Aging in Place”
First of all, let me just say that I’m sincerely sorry to our readers and subscribers for my blogging absence the last few months. Ever since I went to Japan in October, I’ve been slammed at my...
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Katy Fike’s ASA 2014 speech on “Aging in Place” Technology
I have a deep respect for my fellow colleague in the “Aging in Place” technology, entrepreneurial, and start-up sector, Ms. Katy Fike. I was honored to have her and 2 other industry professionals on a...
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What Vehicles Suit YOU and Your NEEDS?
What vehicles suit you and your needs? Do you know what you need in a vehicle? Would vehicle shopping be simpler if you had a list of the exact vehicles that meet your needs? Here we have a great...
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14 Senior Tech Ease Ideas from AIP Experts
Technology helps people to age in place in their home and community, promoting a quality life for everyone. Getty Images The most efficient way to lower long-term care costs is to remain at home and...
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Downsizing Tips for Seniors
Tips for downsizing seniors Many Americans are making the decision to downsize, whether it be moving to a smaller home or getting rid of excess stuff. While this is an excellent stride toward living...
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Preventing Medical Emergencies
”We never thought it could happen to us,” this is the commonest response of the people that face an earthquake, fire, or even a medical emergency. They may also wonder if it could be prevented. The...
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What the Most Recent Medical Research Says about Insomnia in Older Adults
What the Most Recent Medical Research Says about Insomnia in Older Adults Older adults sleep less than they used to. And they are often told that’s how things should be. The first statement is a...
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5 tips to give boost to senior brains
Empowering the mature mind: 5 tips to give boost to senior brains Old age brings wisdom from years of experience, however, it also brings with it diminished brain agility, memory, and functionality....
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10 Signs of Burnout
10 Signs of Burnout and Self-Care Practices For Alzheimer’s We all reach our breaking point. It’s that moment when the thin thread we’ve been clinging on to for stability snaps, and consequently, we...
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Common Myths and Truths About Care Giving Homes
https://www.flickr.com/photos/socialgeneral/33568765004/ Some common myths and truths about care giving homes There are different misconceptions or myths persist about the nursing facility life. In...
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