Knowing When to Take Away the Keys: Navigating Driving Safety for Older Adults

Knowing when to take away the keys from an older adult is a complex and emotionally charged decision. While driving represents independence and freedom, safety concerns must take precedence, particularly as age-related changes affect driving abilities.

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Using Technology to Help Aging Parents at Home

Technology has never been more vital to supporting aging parents at home. The number of Americans aged 65 and older will grow from 48 million to 88 million by 2050 and almost 70% of that population will need care at home. Most older adults want to age at home and with a growing shortage in home care workers and the cost of care increasing, technology will bring about new solutions to the long-term care crisis in the United States.

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The Talk: How to Introduce Outside Help to Your Aging Parents

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Introducing the topic of help at home to aging parents can be challenging for adult children. Many older adults find the idea of having a stranger coming into their home to be very distressing.  There are many reasons why older adults are apprehensive including the trust factor, the fear that bringing in help would mean…

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3 Technologies to Keep Your Aging Parents Safe at Home

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There are many assistive devices that help seniors with safety at home and can do the monitoring and supervision on an automated basis. These devices will also allow family members to check-in on their loved ones remotely and ensure their aging parents’ safety during times when they cannot be there.

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