Mooving to a smaller space doesn’t mean having to compromise your lifestyle or comfort. Here are some tips from Cape interior decorator Kimberley Richmond on making the transition as easy as possible
Older Americans don't get -- or seek -- enough help from doctors and pharmacists on drug costs
The majority of Americans over age 50 take two or more prescription medicines to prevent or treat health problems, and many of them say the cost weighs on their budget, a new poll finds.
But many older adults aren't getting -- or asking for -- as much help as they could from their doctors and pharmacists to find lower-cost options, the new data reveal.
Minimalist millennials say no thanks to family treasures
As a growing number of baby-boomers look to downsize and declutter their lives, they’re sometimes finding that their prized possessions aren’t as valuable as they thought.
Things that held value for boomers and the Generation X cohort, like family heirlooms and antiques, are a waste of space to a younger set of millennial buyers, a generation known for its minimalism. Millennials, those aged 25 to 35, tend to live in sparse houses or apartments, with as little furniture as possible. They have minimal interest in inheriting or buying other people’s used stuff—and their taste is having a trickle-down effect on older generations.
How to Monitor the Care of a Loved One in a Nursing Home
You’re just getting comfortable with the idea that your loved one will be living in a nursing home.
Maybe you’re used to being able to monitor care they received at home. So what can you do to monitor their care and safety in the nursing home?
Long-term care facilities – like other care providers – aren’t immune to health hazards, from disease outbreaks to residents not being given medications as recommended – a concern frequently raised by nursing home residents and their loved ones. “Whether they’re not administered properly, at the right time of day or not given at all, or perhaps given the wrong medication, that was the fourth most common complaint across the country last year,” says Amity Overall-Laib, director of the National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center.
How a Professional Organiser organises a big downsizing project
THE PROJECT: To move an 80-year-old couple from the 5-bedroom family home where they’d lived for the past 40 years into a two-bedroom bungalow.
THE CHALLENGE: They had 10 rooms, 3 cellars, loft, garage, games room, workshop and stables full of nearly 40 years of stuff. Mrs H has Parkinson’s Disease and her husband Mr H was managing everything on his own. We had 2 months.
Top 10 Wellness Practices for Busy Caregivers
If you are a caregiver, you’re a busy person. Between caring for a loved one and handling the basics of managing two adult households or lives, there isn’t a lot of time to fit in wellness. If you are struggling with maintaining your health and wellness, use this top 10 list to practice manageable health and wellness strategies.
How to Treat the Elderly, According to the Elderly
Getting old is different than it used to be. Thanks to advances in medicine, plastic surgery, and adequate hair-dye, 50 is the new 30, 70 is the new 50, and 50 isn't really all that old anyways. Still, aging isn't easy. Many hold prejudices about what getting old does to the brain and body, and the world can be unkind. We spoke with some seniors about how they wanted to be treated now that they're in their golden years. One thing they all agree on: Though they may be long in the tooth, none of them thinks of themselves as ancient. Keep that in mind when dealing with them. Because you'll be there soon enough.
8 Questions to Consider Before You Decide to Age in Place
Today’s senior living communities offer more services and amenities than ever, with perks that range from the convenient (like on-site healthcare facilities, transportation, and home maintenance) to the luxurious (like on-site 5-star dining options and indoor pools). Yet despite the seeming allure of many senior living facilities, survey after survey reveals that today’s senior still has a strong desire to stay in their own home for as long as possible, referred to as “aging in place.”
10 Top Clutter Clearing Tips
Happy National Clear Your Clutter Day 2017! Get ready to declutter your home and dig out your stash of unused items. Visit money saving website Money Magpie for tips on how to sell, swap, upcycle, recycle or donate your unwanted personal belongings for a profit or for a sense of positive change.
5 Downsizing Dilemmas and How to Deal with Them
As we age, we are often looking to downsize or eliminate clutter and excess. Many of us embrace the concept of living with fewer things to maintain and that tie us down. The reality is that actually releasing our things can be challenging.
When my husband and I decided to sell the house we built and raised our family in, we moved from a four bedroom, three bath, 4000 square foot house to a tiny two bedroom cottage. I knew that with less space I would need to remove more than half of our possessions. At first, getting rid of things was difficult; I liked my things. Out of necessity, however, I learned to let them go.