Boomers are Preparing to Age in Place
The idea behind aging in place — making changes to a home to accommodate an aging resident — is not new. But the idea is getting increased attention as the USA’s 76 million Baby Boomers grow older.
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The idea behind aging in place — making changes to a home to accommodate an aging resident — is not new. But the idea is getting increased attention as the USA’s 76 million Baby Boomers grow older.
The holidays are quickly approaching and there are so many things we can plan for and so many more we never saw coming. This season, as you spend some of those precious moments with Mom and Dad, don’t be blindsided with drastic changes in their everyday demeanor – recognize the subtle signs before the big ones have a chance to rear their ugly heads.
Alzheimer’s disease affects recent memories first. The retention of new information is most affected, while recollections of things that happened in the past are much more resistant. The loss of recent events is often one of the first, if not the first, symptom of the disease.
