Year: 2020

Retiring off the grid: An alternative retirement plan

Written by fernando on January 15, 2020

Retiring off the grid (not literally – you can still have electricity and running water and feel like you’re living in the wilderness!). It may or may not be something you’ve heard of. It might even be something you’ve considered. If you’re thinking about it, this article could give you some insight into the thinking […]

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Live Safer at Home: tips for preventing falls

Written by fernando on January 15, 2020

When it comes to aging, our thinking is often reactionary. Much of the narrative is set around what to do if “X, Y and Z” happens. So often, we look for answers after the problem has occurred and there is no other choice but to act. Instead of waiting for something to go wrong, let’s […]

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Aging in Place: Breaking Down the Barriers

Written by fernando on January 15, 2020

In a recent blog, we discussed some common solutions for aging in place and the importance of planning ahead. While many consider moving house or relocating to the first floor to get around the stairs, a stairlift is often the most practical choice. But, what happens when the person who needs help doesn’t want to […]

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Aging in place: what to do if stairs have become a problem

Written by fernando on January 14, 2020

Despite diverse backgrounds and varying income levels, seniors across the country, and around the world, are attempting to solve the problem of aging in place. In case you’re unfamiliar with the term, aging in place is often described as “The ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of […]

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Loss of balance: what you need to know about your body’s balance health

Written by fernando on January 13, 2020

“Most people don’t know about loss of balance unless they have someone who is a friend or a family member who has taken a fall and suddenly, they become ‘Edified’…you get to know only when there is an ‘Event’.” – Moore 2014, Industrial Designer, Gerontologist. Believe it or not, our balance actually starts to decline […]

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Knee pain is one of the key factors for reduced mobility

Knee pain: know the symptoms, causes and prevention measures

Written by fernando on January 13, 2020

When you, or someone you know, experience severe knee pain caused either by a knee injury, Osteoarthritis or even Rheumatoid Arthritis, you’ll know how distressing and painful it can be to walk 200 yards to the grocery store, go about your everyday activities, get in and out of the bath or walk up and down […]

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