Most people start figuring out how to implement aging-in-place strategies at home too late. It’s always best to make these modifications before you need them.
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More than just adding air purifiers, aromatherapy diffusers, or air cleaner appliances to a home, actually cleaning the air’s path before it releases into a…
Any reflection can be upsetting to someone with Alzheimer’s. The brain is now processing information differently. So the reflection in the glass of that artwork might be the only thing your loved one is focused on.
Whether you are thinking about aging-in-place, live with someone with temporary decreased mobility, or just want to make a bathroom safer, you might want to…
How can home design strategies ease Sundowners Syndrome? As every person with dementia has different symptoms and challenges, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all design solution for…
The Search & Rescue Mission for my once and future (maybe) health. Snap, crackle, vodka– For those of you who have not yet figured out…
Race walking: This is the peak of my first 11 years on earth. It was 5:30 pm. The first day of track coming near as…
For something that seems as simple as eating, it can be confusing when there are perception and sensory issues from the disease. Patterns, options, and color can be difficult to interpret for some with Alzheimer’s. There are a few things that we can do to make the experience of sharing a meal with an Alzheimer’s loved one better and way less stressful for everyone.
I have been using a heated jacket for several years, and it’s become a DIY winter essential.
Our family consumes a lot of produce every week, and our favorite place to get our veggies is from our local Pennypack Farm. Sometimes I feel…
