The majority of retirees want to stay in their homes and community where they have spent most of their lives. Their plan is to live independently in their homes, and in neighborhoods with friends and relatives close by.[1] If you really plan to stay in your own home, be realistic about what changes need to…
Falling injuries requiring medical attention occur for 115 people in 1,000 adults age 75 and older. About 40% of those over 75 fall at least once a year. If the person is hospitalized, only half of that number will be alive a year later. Every 18 seconds, an older adult is treated in an emergency…
The City of Boise and Boise State University’s Center for the Study of Aging have teamed up to conduct a survey to determine if Boise is age-friendly for seniors. I met last week with Tami Cirerol, a Graduate Research Assistant at Boise State. She is coordinating the survey. They are looking for lots of responses…
