by Harriet Tramer | Aging & Anti-Aging, Mind & Body
Folks have long viewed living to 100 as being something that they will probably not achieve, even if longevity does run in their family. As it turns out, however, their chances of reaching that milestone might be greater than they had ever imagined. The number of...
by Harriet Tramer | Aging & Anti-Aging, Attitudes on Aging, Life Lessons
A Home for Mom: Small but Cozy Families have often been obliged to consider a nursing home when aging at home no longer seemed viable. However, now there is an alternative. They can purchase a MEDCottage, a free standing 12-by-24-foot bedroom-bathroom-kitchenette unit...
by Harriet Tramer | Aging & Anti-Aging, Attitudes on Aging, Family & Parenting, Relationships
Aging in place has its definite advantages. It grants seniors more specialized care and privacy than might an institutional setting. However, it also brings a tough question in its wake. How can seniors enjoy the independence and comfort staying in their residence...
by Harriet Tramer | Aging & Anti-Aging, Attitudes on Aging, Family & Parenting
Aging at home has become a buzz word. And that is understandable because this arrangement has strong selling points: Elders receive personalized attention. However, unless it isnn accomplished by careful repercussions, it can have disastrous repercussions for all...
