It is the time of year to start diets, dust off your sneakers and think about your goals for aging. That is a new one, right? Why not use this season of new beginnings to be proactive about planning for your future? We all age and thankfully we do have the option to make this a smooth process. It is only with thoughtfulness, however, that we can achieve our aging goals.
Read MoreThe question is, after being the 50- and 60-year beneficiaries of the opportunities and options we inherited, what will we give back to the world? And what will we do with the 20 or 30 extra years that no previous generation has had?
Read MoreCausing problems with thinking, memory and behavior, Alzheimer's typically develops slowly and worsens over time. As the most common type of dementia, Alzheimer's is not a normal sign of aging. If you suspect a family member or friend is developing Alzheimer's, take a look at these 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's Disease, put together by the Alzheimer's Association.
Read More"We are thrilled to receive this recognition for creating innovative products that are working towards the advancement of healthcare," said Jason Ray, SimplyHome VP of Business Development. "Our technology allows people the option to live where they want to live and the peace of mind to know that alerts will be sent and received quickly when help is needed."
Read MoreDakota is a young man who desired to live on his own. Dually diagnosed with mental health issues and IDD, he had been hospitalized twice for aggressive behavior that injured other adults. Dakota’s mother, however, knew that with the right natural supports, he could live in a supported community setting rather than in a group home. His team agreed that given his behavioral challenges, living alone could actually be a better option than congregate living.
Read MoreSimplyHome is pleased to announce that we are expanding our product offerings to now include a Telehealth Suite and a fall detection pendant that is compatible with our Personal Emergency Response Systems.
Read MoreDavid's Vision is David's dream of one day building a log cabin for himself on some family property with his red pickup truck and coon dog by his side. The purpose of David’s Vision is to help others with I/DD to attain safe, affordable independent housing.
Read MoreLast week Jason Ray, Vice President of Business Development at SimplyHome; Certified Aging in Place Specialist, was named one of Asheville's 40 Under Forty. The 40 honorees were selected for the award based on their business success and their achievements as an active member of the community.
Read MoreIn your lifetime, has there been one voice that has inspired you to exceed your own expectations? Has there been one person who invested in your potential when you questioned your own abilities?
Read MoreUnconditional love is not easy, but it is infinitely more challenging when dealing with someone with Alzheimer's or another form of Dementia. It's frustrating to not be able to communicate with someone you love so much. It's tiresome to do everything for them without a thank you ever mentioned by the person, especially when they refuse the necessary bath, meal, or whatever it is they are fighting you over today. It's heartbreaking when they don't recognize who you are.
Read MoreWe often receive calls from individuals asking for guidance about how to find apps that might support someone with a disability or who is aging or who has dementia. Here are some of the tips we usually share:
Read MoreTo reflect on a month of recognition for the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) announced a new Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) report that describes the percentage of adults living with disabilities in each state and select functional disability types.
Read MoreAccessibility has a place in everything we do and technology plays an integral part in opening new doors. Enabling technology, like SimplyHome, should be seen as ANY technology that increases, maintains, or improves a person’s outcomes. In the end, the ADA is really not about the legislation… it is rather a continuing journey toward an improved outcome for all of us.
Read MoreTelemedicine has actually been practiced in some form for a long time. As early as the 1960s, NASA was regularly monitoring U.S. astronauts' vital signs including blood pressure and pulse oximetry during space missions. Fifty years, later, devices for remotely monitoring a wide range of needy patients, particularly elderly Americans living with chronic diseases or conditions, are available, but their use has been stymied.
A key factor has been the lack of standardized reimbursement for telemedicine technology and services.
Read MoreTechnology is changing everything, including how we will age and the quality of our senior years. Mobile devices, wearable gadgets, and Internet-based technologies will help older adults age in place while monitoring their health and safety. The Huffington Post is celebrating its tenth anniversary by taking a look at the 10 things we expect to see in our technological futures.
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