Accessory Dwelling Unit The Granny Flat is another name for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), a smaller, independent residential dwelling located on the same property as a single-family home–and these trends in aging-in-place apartments are making a splash across the county. … [Read more...] about Living Spaces For Older Adults Has Gone Modern
Hiring A Caregiver: A Need For Flexibility, Patience, And Preparedness
Janet McCarthy is an experienced caregiver who says being adaptable is a key part of effective communication. “We must all have the ability to shift when needed to accommodate all parties,” she says. Being mindful of other people’s needs and feelings is necessary. Of course, … [Read more...] about Hiring A Caregiver: A Need For Flexibility, Patience, And Preparedness
Don’t Be Duped: Red Flags
Scammers are persuasive and believable, whether they are pretending to be an IRS agent collecting taxes, posing as a grandchild who’s in jail and needs bail money, acting like an IT professional to get a virus off your computer, creating a fake social media profile, or professing … [Read more...] about Don’t Be Duped: Red Flags
Give Your Loved One Some Space (and that includes the holidays)
Holiday meals can be both wonderful and hectic. Honoring a loved one’s need for quiet as well as connection is key for success. “Sometimes the chaos of the day is too much for someone with physical or cognitive issues,” says Becky Beanblossom, former president of Home Instead … [Read more...] about Give Your Loved One Some Space (and that includes the holidays)
What’s Trending In Fall Decor: Vintage Pieces and Mix and Match Styles
Unusual and rare vintage pieces are what you’ll find at No Direction Home located at 2509 Grinstead Drive. Owner Kelli Wicking travels to England where she hand picks the vintage items found in her store. She imports what she’s selected in a 40-foot container about twice a … [Read more...] about What’s Trending In Fall Decor: Vintage Pieces and Mix and Match Styles