(photo www.pinewswire.net) One of the many lessons that one learns in prison is, that things are what they are and will be what they will be. -Oscar Wilde My friend and colleague, Emory Baldwin AIA, sent this thought-provoking piece his father shared with him; after contemplating the merits of institutional living. This will get you thinking about how society treats its “interned.” Subject: Jail vs. Nursing Home Food for thought: Let's put the seniors in jail, and the criminals in a nursing home. This way the seniors would have access to showers,
Aging in Place: The Over-Housed Senior
(photo obviousmag.org) You never know what is enough, until you know what is more than enough. -William Blake, Proverbs of Hell The other morning I went to the cupboard for some cereal and found two boxes, each containing less than 1/3 of the original contents; the boxes were taking up scarce shelf space. Next, the UPS delivery guy arrived with a package large enough to house several pounds of French roast: Yet the box was feather light (?). Opening the box I discovered two titanium “sporks” which I had ordered for backpacking; each packaged
Aging in Place: Boomer Tech-Lag
(photo allianceforwaterefficiency.org) Getting information off the Internet is like taking a drink from a fire hydrant. -Mitchell Kapor Sitting at a red light the other day I glanced over to admire the reflection of my old rag top jeep in a coffee shop window (I love my jeep). Looking past the image my eyes re-focused on a common site (to the point of cliché) in most urban settings; at the coffee bar were two people perched on tall stools side-by-side, consuming not just coffee—but information. One was a 20-something woman with an ipod, peering intently at
What is aging in place? In plain English, aging in place means remaining in one's home safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level. It means the pleasure of living in a familiar environment throughout one's maturing years, and the ability to enjoy the familiar daily rituals and the special events that enrich all our lives. It means the reassurance of being able to call a house a "home" for a lifetime. - National
"Always be nice to your children because they are the ones who will choose your rest home." - Phyllis Diller While some may not want to admit they’re aging, others understand that the inevitable changes associated with getting older will require a plan. The term "behavioral adaptations" is used here to describe the everyday behaviors of the person and the proactive ways they manage the home environment. Small changes in behavior can be the key to living independently.