Aging in Place the 'Wright Way'
(photo chatterbox.typepad.com) The longer I live, the more beautiful life becomes. -Frank Lloyd Wright I once wrote that inspiration is like rain, it falls on everyone; some shield themselves with an umbrella, failing to take heed; still others run in doors, avoidance all together—then there are those who walk freely amongst the pour, sensing every drop and giving reverence. The word “inspiration” comes from the ancients who believed that a breath of divinity is received from the gods by some deserving soul. The key word here is, “deserving.” Diane and Jay Plesset are just such deserving
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
"Just when I thought I was too old to fall in love again, I became a Grandparent." -Unknown I lost my grandparents very early in life and never got the benefit of their wisdom and love as I grew up. One of the few memories I have is of my mother's mother singing to me: You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make me happy when skies are gray, you’ll never know dear
"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.
"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"