Does Aging-In-Place Work? What We Don’t Know Can Hurt Us.

The physically challenge person seeing the sunset view at Randolph, MA

Is aging-in-place really the right decision? Or, put another way, does it “work”? Is it the right path for us all to take as we age, or would we be better off if we moved somewhere more suitable — a single-level house, or a condo in an elevator building, or a home near public transportation, or any of the communities designed for older adults?

App Helps Drivers With Disabilities Fuel Up

Even though gas is very expensive right now, most people take for granted the simple act of going to the gas station and quickly filling up, but for those in the disabled community, getting gas is more than just a quick trip. It requires plenty of planning. “Driving is freedom. You don’t realize the freedom … Read more

Expert Tips For Minimizing Your Fall Risk At Home

Risk factors of falls may include intrinsic factors like physical or mental dysfunctions, impaired vision and hearing, and age-related changes, as well as extrinsic factors like medications, one’s living environment and improper use of assistive devices. With the help of their health care providers, older adults and their caregivers can take an active role in … Read more

Take a Toms River ‘Field of Dreams’ Virtual Tour

SOMETHING SPECIAL: Unique to New Jersey, this ‘Field of Dreams’ includes a wheelchair accessible playground and a host of amenities geared for children and adults with special needs. (Supplied Photo) A state-of-the-art recreation complex especially for special-needs individuals is opening in Toms River, and a virtual tour of the Toms River Field of Dreams is … Read more

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