When Robin Wagoner’s larger-than-life father was diagnosed with cancer at 76, a shell game of living arrangements began. Within three months of his diagnosis, her father, the rock of the family, would pass—and everything her family knew to be true about home would forever … [Read more...] about Building A Backyard Addition: Smart, Accessible, And Perfect For A Loved One
Home Improvements
Invite Nature To Your Doorstep
After an especially cold and snowy winter, spring beckons us outside. Its smells, sights, sounds, textures, and tastes offer us countless chances to enjoy its beauty. These rich experiences don’t just boost our mood and health — they also exercise our body’s sensory system, which … [Read more...] about Invite Nature To Your Doorstep
Garden Journal: A Clear View
Are your blinds open right now? Or perhaps the better question is: if they aren’t, do you want them to be? I’ve spent most of my life in a blind-less, curtain-less utopia. This privilege comes from living on a few acres, where the only sign of my neighbors is the faint glow of … [Read more...] about Garden Journal: A Clear View
Improved Independence With These Helpful Gadgets
While navigating the bathroom can become more challenging as we age, there are a number of products on the market that can improve the safety, efficiency, and accessibility of this important area of your home. These tech innovations can make daily routines safer and more … [Read more...] about Improved Independence With These Helpful Gadgets
Caregiving Answers: How To Make A Bath Safer
When mobility is a challenge, tasks that were once simple such as getting into the bath or shower, become not only more difficult, but also more dangerous, as balance wanes. There are a number of useful assistive technology devices that make getting into the bath or shower a … [Read more...] about Caregiving Answers: How To Make A Bath Safer