Most Want to ‘Age in Place’ at Home, But Many Aren’t Prepared

Most Want to ‘Age in Place’ at Home, But Many Aren’t Prepared

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, April 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The vast majority of aging Americans want to stay in their homes and live independently for as long as possible, but many haven’t considered what needs to be done to achieve “aging in place,” a new poll reveals. Nearly 9 in 10 Americans … Read more

Assistive Devices for Elderly People

Assistive Devices for Elderly People

At first, Piyushi Dhir, who lives with her parents and grandparents in Ontario, Canada, noticed that her grandfather took longer to get off the couch. Over time, he would need a hand. Dhir worried about him falling. She bought him a portable standing aid, a freestanding rail that he could use for stability as he … Read more