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Maintaining Independence as You Age: Tips for Active and Social Seniors
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Welcome back to A3 Aging Ann Arbor! Hosts Sheila Doeden and Faye Molitor delve into the many factors that contribute to successful aging in place. They emphasize the importance of walkable areas which provide easy access to essential services like grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants, as well as facilitating social interaction and mental stimulation through programs like Meals on Wheels. Delivery services for groceries, fast food, and medical supplies are mentioned as convenient options that enhance accessibility for seniors. They also highlight the various resources offered by area agencies on aging, including transportation, volunteer services, and home support such as installing minor safety equipment. Modifications for independent living like adding double rollouts in lower cabinets and considering independent living facilities are also discussed as practical measures to maintain a high quality of life.
Faye and Sheila stress the importance of having a solid support system and staying socially connected to promote mental and physical well-being. Additionally, the hosts discuss the benefits of home care services like those provided by Senior Helpers of Ann Arbor, which can offer crucial support with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication management. Emphasizing regular health checkups, good hygiene, exercise, and an emergency plan round out their comprehensive guide for aging in place successfully.
The Wave Bus - https://ridethewavebus.org/
A-Ride - https://www.theride.org/services/accessible-senior-service
Life Alert - https://www.lifealert.com/
Sensi - https://sensi.ai/
This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rnZUPgkhhBs
A3 Aging Ann Arbor is the source for all things aging. Topics include, How to stay healthy and sharp, how to maneuver challenges that come along with the aging process and programs and resources available for support.
For more episodes, visit: https://www.a3agingannarbor.com/
For more information about Senior Helpers, visit: https://www.seniorhelpers.com/
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