Rebuilding Together Helps
Rebuilding Together is a nonprofit organization that provides free home rehabilitation and vital repairs for low income Americans
17 Steps
A survey by the National Association of Home Builders states that 79 percent of buyers 55 and older would prefer a one-story home. However, census numbers indicate that most of the country’s homes are two or more stories.
Vacationing as a Volunteer
A big part of aging in place is helping others. Volunteering can be a part of a healthy lifestyle. This weeks feature is from the AARP and discusses the steps involved in finding a match when volunteering. Teaching a classroom of children in Nepal, caring for cheetahs in Namibia or studying sea turtles along Sri [...]
Go Ernestine Go!
Picture Source: ABCNews.com Being active is an important part of aging and aging in place. Exercising improves health, strength, and reduces the likelihood of falls. Case in point, Ernestine Shepherd, a 73 year old grandmother, who would give anyone half her age a run for their money. Ernestine has been exercising for years and is [...]
