Pets Help Seniors, Veterans Stay at Home
In a recent study, researchers from the University of Missouri have found that owning and caring for animals helps humans feel happier and healthier. Among those who benefit from interaction with pets, seniors and veterans are some that benefit the most. Walking dogs helped seniors feel independent and social, not to mention helped keep their … Read more
Buffalo to Host Golden Age Games
Recently, we’ve published a few articles in the Buffalo News that have to do with “aging in place:” the idea that seniors are staying in their homes and trying to stay active. It was just announced Tuesday that Buffalo will host the National Veterans Golden Age games, the only Olympic-like games for seniors. The goal … Read more
Homeowners Remodel Early, Looking to Future
A recent remodeling trend shows that homeowners are remodeling their homes earlier in life to make it easier to remain in homes longer and “age in place.” In our column in the Buffalo News Homefinder Extra (article is not yet online), we featured technologies that help seniors “age in place.” A number of home renovations, … Read more
Baby Boomers Show Willingness to Assist Children with Home Buying
Baby boomers are more and more willing to help their children and grandchildren become homeowners, according to a recent survey. Twenty percent of baby boomers have already helped family members buy homes already, and more than two-thirds of boomers want to provide family with home buying assistance in the future. The help comes primarily through … Read more
Estate Sales Part 2 of 4 – Methods of Liquidation
If an estate sale is held to pay off debt, it is a liquidation sale. Other methods—estate sales, auctions, consignments, garage sales, dealers—each have their own advantages and disadvantages. It’s important to realize that like many other things the quickest and easiest solution is likely to return the lowest amount of cash for the person … Read more
Staying Home Longer – The Beacon Hill Movement
A new, rapidly growing “village” movement where seniors help other seniors in the same geographic area is gaining momentum across the country. According to The Fiscal Times, “Many different models are emerging, with 50 already in existence around the country and a whopping 600 in development.” “People who join Villages are planners,” notes Elinor Ginzler, … Read more
Selling a Home – Mental Obstacles
When it comes to the thought of selling one’s home there can sometimes be a lot reasons why someone chooses not to sell. Many of these reasons can be legitimate reasons depending on issues such as timing; while other reasons can just be potential barriers brought up by family members, friends, and word of mouth … Read more
Seniors Can Stay Home Longer – What is the PACE Program?
The Program for All inclusive Care for the Elderly helps people to maintain an individual’s independence in the community for as long as possible. Individuals who are involved with this program must be over 55 years of age and also must qualify for admission to a nursing home based on an objective scoring system. The … Read more
Housing Benefits for Seniors – Who Can Help Me?
Much attention is being given to the notion of helping seniors to stay in the community, safely and independently for as long as possible. As the percentage of our population over the age of 65 continues to grow, this objective for us as a society will continue to increase in importance due to the sheer … Read more
UB Produces Online Home Safety Assessment for Seniors
Did you know one in three seniors over the age of 65 suffer a fall each year, and that many of those accidents result in injury, disability, placement in nursing homes and even death? This is scary stuff that requires our attention. Those ominous scenarios are being addressed by the Occupational Therapy Geriatric Group at … Read more
