"Always be nice to your children because they are the ones who will choose your rest home." - Phyllis Diller Often parents don’t want to "burden" adult children; and those same adult children are caught between trying to help, yet not insult parents by asking questions about how they are getting along day-to-day; it can be a touchy situation. The "Aging in Place in America" study commissioned by Clarity® and The EAR Foundation, examined seniors' and
"A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be." - Wayne Gretzky As 76 million baby boomers challenge what it means to grow older in America, technology is paving the way for prolonged independence and the ability to remain home by choice. The perfect storm 76 Million-plus baby boomers soon to retire Need for a more cost effective "health care" delivery model Emphasis
"Most elderly males have informal care, most elderly females do not." - Cynthia M. Taeuber Anyone who provides assistance to those who need it to maintain an optimal level of independence is a care giver. Families provide the majority of care giving, which is commonly referred to as “informal care” because it’s unpaid. If the care recipient is married the primary caregiver will be the spouse; otherwise adult children, typically, adult daughters or daughters-in-law will assume the
"People usually are the happiest at home" -William Shakespeare Aging in place: Key Ingredients Emotional Ingredients "Place attachment" is the preference for home caused by a bond developed through experiences over time. The deeper meaning of home is built from: Home as a social center for family and friends to gather Home as a source of pride in ownership, social status, joy, and feelings of "rootedness" Home as a source of independence and stability in the midst of loss and change related
Aging:No Shangri-La
Everyone is the age of their heart. ~Guatemalan Proverb I was out for a run this morning in Portland’s Forest Park. The park is a national treasure and is the largest urban forest reserve in the United States, covering over 5,100 acres. The forest floor is graced with downed fur bows, pine needles, and moss covered old and second growth trees lining the path. A stream runs parallel to the trail until it takes a dramatic climb to the summit and leaves the gentle sound of running water behind. I‘ve always found