Why Over Half of Senior Falls Happen at Home
Over half of senior falls occur at home because it's where older adults spend the majority of their time, often in familiar spaces where hazards go...
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The Grab Bar That Changed Everything for One 82-Year-Old
For Dorothy Mackey, an 82-year-old living alone in her Portland home, the moment came on a Tuesday morning in her shower.
How Adult Children Set Up Independence Tools From Across the Country
Adult children can help aging parents maintain independence from a distance by setting up digital communication platforms, remote monitoring systems, home...
The Tech That Replaced Complex Apps With Simple Voice Commands
Voice assistants and smart speakers have fundamentally simplified how older adults and people with mobility challenges interact with technology.
Why 49% of Seniors Feel Safer With Assistive Technology
Forty-nine percent of seniors report feeling safer when they use assistive technology, according to recent surveys on aging and independence.
The No-Wiring Gadgets Seniors Set Up in Minutes
No-wiring gadgets for seniors are wireless devices that require no installation of cables, wiring, or complex setup—just unpack them, power them on, and...
How a ‘Reference Manual for Your Mind’ Helped One Senior Stay Home
Martha's greatest fear when her short-term memory started slipping wasn't that she'd need to move in with her daughter—it was that she'd somehow forget to...
Motion-Activated Lighting: A Small Fix With Big Independence Payoff
Motion-activated lighting is one of the most straightforward home modifications for aging adults who want to maintain independence and prevent falls.
The Wearables That Catch a Fall Before It Becomes a Crisis
Fall detection wearables are devices worn on the wrist, hip, or body that use sensors to recognize when someone has fallen and automatically alert...
How One Family Used Telehealth to Keep Dad at Home
When Margaret's father, Tom, was hospitalized after a stroke at 78, the doctors and social workers all said the same thing: he'd need to move to a nursing...