Aging is a part of life for all of us, and learning how to make your home a safe place for seniors is important not only for ourselves, but also for our senior family members and friends. So how do you go about making your home suitable for aging in place?
Let’s start with bathrooms. Read more
The elderly may be the last population you’d imagine would have issues with drugs and alcohol. Think again. New data shows the number of seniors with drug problems are on the rise. But the causes are complex and the solutions aren’t easy. Get educated about the scale and nature of senior drug abuse and misuse, signs of dependence and addiction in older loved ones, and how to get help for an older loved one with a drug problem.
There are all kinds of benefits to downsizing in your golden years — lower energy bills, a smaller space to clean and maintain, and the potential of moving closer to loved ones are just a few. It’s a wonderful way to open the door to the next stage of your life. Even so, downsizing can be a difficult and sometimes painful experience for seniors. Saying goodbye to the home they’ve raised a family in doesn’t come easily, even if it’s the right choice from a logical standpoint.
This guide is designed to make the downsizing process as simple as possible for seniors and their loved ones. It will help prepare both house and senior for the transition, as well as offer advice to loved ones on the duties they can help perform. Keep the lines of communication open, take it one step at a time, and don’t rush into anything before you’re ready.
Karpoff Affiliates is proud to be a sponsor for this 2 hour “Grief Work and Coping with Loss” workshop on October 12th at Brookdale Battery Park.
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Come listen to Marilyn give advice and tips on how to organize not only your home but also your life when preparing to downsize, declutter, move, or sell your home.
We are proud to support the “Older Adults Art Exhibit” as part of Older Americans Month, on view May 17th thru June 15th @ the Manny Cantor Center. Come by and see some great art!
Have a happy and healthy Passover!