November 25, 2005 Home for the Holidays: Prepare for Visiting Relatives
The holiday season often brings a flurry of visiting relatives, some of whom may have trouble getting in and around your house, especially with stairs and bathrooms. Make holiday visiting easier for them with a “Visitability Assessment” and assistive devices. Affordable, durable devices such as portable “suitcase” ramps, raised toilet seats, and portable grab bars will mean that they can join in on all the holiday fun. Call Living Solutions today. They’ll appreciate your efforts as a host!
November 23, 2005 State Report: "Virginia not Prepared for Aging Population"
The Virginia legislature's investigative arm released a report indicating that Virginia is not prepared for the doubling of its senior population that will occur between now and 2030. The shortage of both government resources as well as private service providers will mean that seniors will need to be more proactive in planning their retirement and in their care.
Assisted Living Costs in DC Metropolitan Area are among highest in the US
According to a new MetLife survey released today, the DC metropolitan area has some of the highest assisted living costs in the country. Most assisted living facilities in the area start at $4,000 per month per person and the rates are growning faster than inflation. To avoid having to move to an assisted livinig facility or to delay the move by a few years, call Living Solutions to find out how your home and be made more safe and supportive.
October 18, 2005 Living Solutions to Exhibit at the DC Senior Resources Group Open House
The DC Senior Resources Group is holding its semi-annual Open House on November 7 from 8:30am to 10:30am at the Methodist Home at 4901 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Washington, DC. Please drop by to meet our staff and learn how we can help you create a more independent and safe home environment.
October 6, 2005 Series on Senior Fire Safety
USA Today ran a special series of articles about seniors and the risk of fires. To view the series, visit: http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2005-10-06-nursing-homes-cover_x.htm or visit www.usatoday.com and search for “nursing home fires”. Fires are a major cause of accident deaths in seniors, but there are ways to prevent fires and respond more effectively if they do occur. To make your own home or the home of a loved safer from fires, contact Living Solutions at (202) 40-9919.
September 18, 2005, Senior Beacon InfoExpo!!
Living Solutions will be exhibiting at the Senior Beacon’s InfoExpo at the White Flint Mall, Sunday, September 18 at in North Bethesda from noon to 4 pm. Come visit us to find out how to make home safer and more supportive for you or a loved one. We’d be happy to talk to you about your individual situation. Free parking is available at the mall and shuttle buses will operate from nearby metro stations, including the White Flint Metro. For directions to White Flint Mall click here http://www.shopwhiteflint.com/new_wf/directionframe.htm. For more on the Senior Beacon monthly senior newspaper, visit their website www.seniorbeacon.com
September 13, 2005, DC Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
Living Solutions made a presentation to DC Long Term Care Ombudsman Program on Tuesday, September 13. Housed within the Legal Counsel for the Elderly program of the AARP, the Ombudsman Program is responsible for investigating complaints about the quality of long term care for seniors living in Washington, DC. Dr. Tulenko presented on how to recognize unsafe living environments (poor lighting, fall hazards, etc) in public, private, and home-based long term care. To learn more about the DC Long Term Care Ombudsman Program or to report an unsafe living situation, please call the Ombudsman’s office at (202) 434-2120 or visit: www.aarp.org/lce.
June 28, 2005: Seminar on Home Safety
Dr. Kate Tulenko of Living Solutions will be giving a seminar entitled "Your House is Your Castle: Home Safety for Seniors" at the US Department of Transportation at 12 noon on Tuesday, June 28. The seminar is part of the Department of Transportation's ongoing series on security and has been arranged by the department's Work-Life coordinator.
June 22, 2005: Talk on Aging-in-Place
Dr. Kate Tulenko of Living Solutions will be giving a talk on Aging-in-Place, home accessibility, and home modifications at the Long Branch Senior Center at 11am on Wednesday, June 22. The talk will be given in both English and Spanish. The Senior Center is located at 8700 Piney Branch Road in Silver Spring. For more information on the Long Branch Senior Center and their services, you can visit their web site: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rectmpl.asp?url=/content/rec/Seniors/lbsr.asp or call them at 301-431-5708.
May 15, 2005: Matthew Frawley and Alex Mclellan and are winners of a Free Independent Living Plan
Matthew Frawley of Silver Spring, MD is the winner of Friday's raffle at the Family Caregiver Expo.
Alex Mclellan of Millersville, MD is the winner of Saturday' raffle at the Family Caregiver Expo.
Living Solutions will provide each winner with an Independent Living Plan. The Independent Living Plan includes an assessment of your home and how well it suits your level of functioning and desired lifestyle as well as an individually tailored plan on how to make your home more supportive. The Independent Living Plan is a powerful tool to help you make your home a safe and supportive caregiving environment.
On Saturday Dr. Kate Tulenko presented her interactive seiminar "No Place like Home, Managing the Home Environment." Topics of the presentation included: the home as the overlooked caregiving site, the advantages of home modifications, and the importance of a comprehensive aproach to Independent Living.
We want to thank everyone who visited our booth at the Family Caregivers Expo and we look forward to hearing from you in the future.
May 21 , 2005 Caring Communities, Timonium State Fair Grounds
Living Solutions will be giving a demonstration “Empowerment Begins at Home: Supportive Homes for Different Abilities” at the World of Possibilities Expo hosted by Caring Communities. The demonstration will take place at 2:30 Saturday May 21 at the Expo in the Timonium State Fair Grounds. For more information on the Expo and the host, Caring Communities, click here: For directions to the State Fair Ground, click here:
May 13-14 , 2005 Family Caregivers' Exposition, Washington, DC
Enter to Win a Free Independent Living Plan!
We will be raffling off a free Independent Living Plan each day of the Family Caregivers' Expo. The winners will have a Living Solutions Certified Aging-in-Place (CAPS) expert visit their home to do a thorough analysis of how their home can be made more safe, comfortable, and supportive. Check our website on Monday, May 16th to find out if you won. Visit us at out booth (booth #709) to enter the raffle, meet our staff, and talk to us about your caregiving challenges. To learn more about the Independent Living Plan click here: . For information on the Family Caregivers' Exposition click here:. For directions to the DC Convention Center click here:
May 13, 2005 Family Caregivers' Exposition, Washington, DC
Home Modifications Talk
During the Caregiver Expo, Dr. Kate Tulenko of Living Solutions will be giving a talk on Home Modifications at 3pm on Saturday, May 14. Please join us to learn more about the most cost-effective way to make your house more livable and safe as your needs change.
Living Solutions will be exhibiting at the Family Caregivers' Exposition in the DC Convention Center. Come visit our booth to meet our staff and learn more about how our services can help you maintain your independence.
April 5, 2005 Alzheimer's Family Day Center, Fairfax, VA
Dr. Kate Tulenko will be giving a seminar on home modifications and assistive devices for people with Alzheimer's. The seminar is part of a six week course hosted by the Alzheimer's Family Day Center to assist families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's. Visit the Alzheimer's Day Center website www.alzheimersfdc.org
January 28, 2005 Tubcut Certification
Living Solutions has become a factory trained, certified Tubcut installer (Learn More) . Tubcut is an innovative and less expensive way to convert standard step-over tubs into walk-in tub/showers units, making it easier to get in and out of the tub and reduce the risk of falls. The Tubcut is a more economical choice for aging in place, requires less than a day for installation, and can be less than half the price of having a new, specialty universal access shower installed. www.TubCut.com
January 27, 2005 Living Solutions, Rebuilding Together
Living Solutions attended the Aging in Place Workshop hosted by Rebuilding Together’s Montgomery County chapter. Among issues discussed were the importance of home modifications, the home medication needs of low income seniors in Montgomery County, and the high impact home modifications. www.rebuildingtogethermc.org
January 19, 2005 Living Solutions Joins the National Association of Homebuilders, National Capital Chapter
Living Solutions has joined the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the “premier resource for industry information, education, research, and technical expertise”. Living Solutions plans to be active in NAHB’s national and regional Senior Housing Councils. NAHB administers the Certified Aging In Place Specialist (CAPS) program which is recognized as the highest standard of aging in place home modification training and is recommended by the US government Administration on Aging and by the AARP. Living Solutions joined the NAHB through the Maryland National Capital Building Industry Association through a vote by current members. For more about NAHB, please visit: www.NAHB.org
January 12, 2005 Living Solutions Receives Active Adult Design Training
Living Solutions co-founder, Ken Heyman participated in training at the 2005 International Builders’ Show in Orlando “Designing for the Active Adult”. Topics covered focused on designing homes, amenities, and public spaces to address the desires of 55 plus homeowners.
January 2005 Living Solutions Becomes an Acorn Stair Lifts Dealer
Living Solutions is proud to announce that it is now a factory trained dealer and installer of Acorn Stair lifts. A stair lift is a seat that moves up and down stairs on a mechanical track and helps people with mobility problems to use all the levels of their home. Stairs are one of the most difficult challenges to aging in place and stair lifts offer an economic solution. Acorn Stair Lifts continue to work in a power outage and meet a wide range of disability and weakness needs, and accommodate standing. Acorn Stair Lifts are the number one selling stair lifts in the world and meet or exceed all US safety standards. Link to Stair Lift page.
November 5, 2004 Living Solutions Joins the American Society on Aging (ASA)
As part of its research and quality improvement work, Living Solutions has joined the American Society on Aging (ASA). The ASA supports research and policy development on a wide array of aging issues, including aging in place. Living Solutions is active in ASA’s Network on Environments, Services and Technologies for Maximizing Independence (NEST) and its “Max, Maximizing Human Potential” newsletter. www.asaging.org
October 2004 Living Solutions Joins GROWS
Living Solutions has joined GROWS (Grassroots Organization for the Well being of Seniors), “ a coalition of organizations and individuals dedicated to helping seniors, especially the frail elderly, maintain their independence and dignity.” GROWS conducts leadership, education, advocacy, and public awareness activities and meets once a month to work on volunteer projects, discuss senior issues, share information on resources. To learn more about GROWS, please visit: www.growsmc.org/
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