Aging Well Blog

The final few months of the year may bring warm, sentimental feelings as you gather around the dinner table for a Thanksgiving feast, drive past homes covered in festive lights, pick out the perfect Christmas tree, and travel near and far for holiday visits with family and friends. For some, these end-of-the-year holidays may mark […]

It’s time to address the elephant in the room surrounding aging: planning for the future. Everyone, young and old, has most likely had these questions enter their mind: “Will I be able to age at home?” “Who will help take care of me as I age?” “Will Medicare pay for my bills?” Often a daunting […]

What is Healthy Aging? We often hear “healthy aging” or “successful aging,” but have you ever discovered what these phrases truly mean? What is healthy aging? What is successful aging? Who defines these standards? In honor of Healthy Aging Month, we will be doing a deep dive into these questions in pursuit of answers and […]

A vast majority of older adults (77%) say they want to remain in their own homes as they age. Of course! Home is comfortable: We know where everything is—in the house, and also in the neighborhood and town. Friends, doctors, grocery store. We know how to get around quickly and easily. Plus, the emotional benefits […]

Especially for older adults living alone, the ability to summon help in the event of an emergency—such as a fall—is a very real concern. With a cell phone in your purse or pocket, it’s easy to feel well set. Think again. The bathroom is where most falls occur. Do you take your cell phone in […]