Category: mobility

12/15/2014 - The Green House Effect: Homes for the Elderly to Thrive

In centuries past, when people got old, they were cared for in the homes of younger relatives until they died. This common custom began to change with the Industrial Revolution when women, who were the primary caregivers for the elderly, started to work outside the home. What happens now to America’s seniors when family members… Read more 12/15/2014 - The Green House Effect: Homes for the Elderly to Thrive

12/15/2014 - When Grandma's House Is Home: The Rise Of Grandfamilies

In a shift driven partly by culture and largely by the economy, the number of grandparents living with their grandchildren is up sharply. According to recent U.S. census data, such families have increased by about a third over the past generation. Read the full article at National Public Radio (NPR).

12/12/2014 - Aging in Place: An Intergenerational Priority

Currently, one of the greatest unmet needs of seniors is the ability to age in place. Today, 93 percent of Americans over 65 live independently in the community, while only 3 percent reside in assisted living facilities and 4 percent in nursing homes. Moreover, studies show that the vast majority of older adults want to age in place. Read… Read more 12/12/2014 - Aging in Place: An Intergenerational Priority

12/9/2014 - Unmet Needs Continue to Pile Up

“Unmet needs,” a term gerontologists use, refers to care or help you require but don’t get. If, when you’re elderly or disabled, you aren’t able to shop or cook, you lack the strength to go outside, you can’t keep track of your bank account or your medications — and no one assists you with those… Read more 12/9/2014 - Unmet Needs Continue to Pile Up

12/5/2014 - Older women who exercise outdoors more likely to stick with it

Outdoor workouts left women in a better mood and kept them exercising longer than counterparts who exercised indoors, according to a small study from Canada. Read the full article at Reuters.

12/3/2014 - Run to Stay Young

Running may reverse aging in certain ways while walking does not, a noteworthy new study of active older people finds. The findings raise interesting questions about whether most of us need to pick up the pace of our workouts in order to gain the greatest benefit. Read the full article at The New York Times.

12/1/2014 - Broken Hips: Preventing A Fall Can Save Your Life

A fall from a chair or a bed may not seem like a death sentence — but for an older person it can be. Falls are the leading cause of death from an injury for older Americans. For women, it’s especially bad: Three quarters of those with hip fractures are women. For many, the broken hip starts a chain… Read more 12/1/2014 - Broken Hips: Preventing A Fall Can Save Your Life

11/28/2014 - Retirees Turn to Virtual Villages for Mutual Support

An offshoot of the sharing economy, virtual villages are popping up all over the country. Currently, there are 140 villages in 40 states, according to Village to Village Network, which helps establish and manage the villages. Another 120 virtual villages are on the drawing boards, as baby boomers begin gravitating to them. Read the full article… Read more 11/28/2014 - Retirees Turn to Virtual Villages for Mutual Support

11/7/2014 - Wanted: Aging-In-Place Entrepreneurs And Staffers

While looking to transition from my 25-year career in technology marketing to work that was more flexible and offered more personal fulfillment, I was drawn to the fledgling opportunities in the rapidly expanding aging-in-place field. You might want to investigate starting a business or working in one, too. Read the full article at Forbes.

11/6/2014 - Just taking breaks from being sedentary may benefit older adults

Older adults could greatly benefit from breaking up their sedentary time throughout the day, even if it’s just shifting from sitting to a standing position, according to a new study. Read the full article at Reuters.