As AgePros we’ve been thinking a lot about the 4th of July, and what the holiday may mean to our older adult population. It’s important to help older adults participate in all the fun fourth activities: barbeques, fireworks, and parades. Yet isn’t there an importance to this date that is…
This time of year, families gather and celebrate quite a bit. There are milestones like graduations and weddings. There are also smaller, but no less cherished events — think backyard BBQ’s, playing in the pool, weekends at the beach. It's a wonderful reminder of the importance of closing the distance between…
At AgePros, we tend to be rather disciplined. (Thanks, Dad.) With Father's Day coming up, it's a good opportunity to appreciate the ways our dads have shaped us. We aim to connect with our AgePros community just about every Sunday — and we do. We also strive to make these connections…
Unopened mail. Complaining about money. Or simply not remembering where their checkbook is or whether they’ve paid their bills. As AgePros you’re often the first to see changes in your clients’ behavior. Behavior that can indicate that families may need to address some sensitive topics —like giving up the keys…
Over the past few weeks we've talked about aging in place, as well as how the older population may fair in today's real estate market. If your clients are downsizing, paring down, or on the move it may be time to ask: would your clients benefit from a senior move…
AgePros has a soft spot for Memorial Day. If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve noticed we tend to feel strongly, and positively, about most …Memorial Day. And every day.
AgePros has a soft spot for Memorial Day. If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve noticed we tend to feel strongly, and positively, about most holidays. To us, they’re opportunities to extend attention, affection and respect across generations. A chance for families and communities to come together. Over the grill. Over…
And yes, we can do something about it, together. This information is especially helpful for older adults selling their homes. For the past several weeks, AgePros has examined various aspects of aging in place: Simple changes that can quickly prep a home, the ever-growing role technology plays in making the…
There will, at some point today, be a moment. Repeated many times, in many families around the country. Amid the cards, hugs, flowers and brunches an adult child will think to themselves, mom is getting older. Family members may even share anxious glances over the shared realization. These moments often…
For the past several weeks, AgePros has examined various aspects of aging in place, including simple home renovations to support the goal, as well as the growing role of advanced technology in the movement. But an important question remains: Is aging in place right for everyone? All these discussions begin…
