By Anna Hazard
Introduction
While it usually does not get as much focus as retrofitting the inside of a household for aging in place, maintaining the exterior of a home can be particularly burdensome to the point that many seniors move to living arrangements that do not require outside maintenance (such as apartments or condominiums), have smaller grounds for easier upkeep, or make arrangements for others to maintain the home exterior (such as hiring people to mow the lawn or shovel snow).
In general, more falls occur outdoors than indoors across all age groups and in particular, nearly 2/3rds of all outdoor falls for seniors occur due to controllable environmental factors such as uneven surfaces, tripping hazards, and poorly maintained walkways. To safely age-in-place within a home that comes with its own grounds will require proper preparations in advance.
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If you're over the age of 65, there’s a 25 percent chance that you’re living with diagnosed or undiagnosed type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes is a reality for seniors as they age. When the body is insulin deficient or resistant, diabetes can develop. Insulin is important because it transfers glucose to your cells to help them repair, grow, and create energy. Without enough insulin, too much glucose stays in your blood. This is when your blood sugar gets too high and problems occur, such as pancreatic damage and the hardening of blood vessels. Kidney disease, heart disease, stroke, and other serious complications can also arise from high blood sugar and diabetes.
By Anna Hazard
Introduction
Aging in place is a term used to describe a usually senior or retirement aged individual living in their home residence of choice as long as they are capable while maintaining their normal comfort level, quality of life, and security regardless of their current age, income, or ability level. This is usually done through home modifications, redecorating with health & ability kept in mind, as well as taking steps to ensure financial security or the presence of assistance (either friends, family, or paid) when necessary. Almost 90% of surveyed seniors over the age of 65+ in the USA have reported that they would prefer to remain in their current residence as they age.
By Anna Hazard
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Here are a selection of cross platform game apps for iOS and Android smartphones & tablets that are free to play or have inexpensive start-up costs of $5 or less. If a particular game tickles your fancy, many users have found that upgrading to an ad-free version greatly increases the therapeutic soothing effect without further disrupting the app's atmosphere with outside advertising.
The focus this time is on games that are explicitly made to combat stress by being calming, sedative, or otherwise helping to build a meditative state of mind. Game play is generally slow, idle, or can be taken at the user's own pace without any additional penalties or stressful challenges. Relaxing visuals, sound effects & music tracks, as well as animations are a hallmark of these games. Cross Platform Apps
By Anna Hazard
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Here are an assortment of cross-platform game apps that are available for both iOS iPhones & iPads as well as Android devices. All apps are free or have low prices of $2 or less. Most of the free apps contain ads, so the premium versions are recommended for those who may feel further stressed or distracted by pop-ups during play.
The focus this time are on apps that have a bit more challenging game play to maintain the player's focus, provide a bit of distraction from other worries, or allow the user to vent a bit of frustration in their interactions with the games. While the atmosphere of these games are still overall calming, they can be based on matching rhythms & beats, included timed segments or other challenges, have puzzles that are more mentally stimulating, or require a bit of specifically timed interaction. Cross Platform Apps
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