Importance of Sleep Importance of Sleep Older Adults and Longevity Thursday, March 12, 2020 0 Sleep issues tend to mount as we get older. According to a National Sleep Foundation's comprehensive study, we have a harder time falling asleep, have more trouble staying asleep and have lighter... Read more
Thinking About Downsizing? Thinking About Downsizing? It Might Be Time To Move Thursday, March 12, 2020 0 Adapted from a recent publication, Michael Longsdon discusses some reasons, tips, and practicalities regarding downsizing and simplifying your life. Read more
CapTel Captioned Phones CapTel Captioned Phones Hearing and Seeing Thursday, March 12, 2020 0 CapTel phones and CTS (Captioned Telephone Service) allows those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or 'late-deafened' to not only listen to the caller's voice, but read everything that is being said... Read more
Healthy Diet, Healthy You Healthy Diet, Healthy You Making Smart Choices Wednesday, March 11, 2020 0 Our diet and lifestyle can have a tremendous impact on how we are gracefully greying. As we age, our metabolism slows down, and our bellies get bigger. Weight control is difficult to maintain,... Read more
Laurie Blume / Thursday, May 14, 2020 / Categories: Life Stages, Housing Interior Design for Seniors With Shari Stein of Design Team + Shari Stein is the principal interior designer of Design Team +, in Birmingham, Michigan. In this interview, we discuss her passion in designing user-friendly homes and assisted living facilities for those who are aging in place as well as those who need an assisted living environment. A key point that she raises is the need to personalize every home or facility. For example, she will place photos outside of the entrance so that someone who is suffering from cognitive issues can find his or her apartment in an assisted living facility. Special kitchens, floors and bathrooms are discussed as well in this important segment of Gracefully Greying. Print 31288 Tags: DesignTeam+ Housing & Home Care Interior Design for Seniors Shari Stein Wellness Related articles What is a Health Advocate? Next Step 4 Seniors Rockstar Caregivers Thinking About Downsizing? It's Not Downsizing, It's UP-LIFTING! HomeCare with Compassion Public Safety & Seniors Got a Scary Caregiver? Downsizing & Relocating Choosing The Right Senior Community