By Katie Ehlman, PhD
Assistant Professor and Director, Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness
College of Nursing and Health Professions
University of Southern Indiana
Approximately 80 percent of individuals age 65 and older live independently in their own homes, in their communities (2010 Census). Nine out of every ten individuals over the age of 65 report they intend to remain in their own homes as they age, a concept known as “aging in place” (AARP, 2010). Read More…
By Lettie Heer, BS, MS
Retired Environmental Consultant
So much of the perception of older people incorporates the idea of slowing down, taking it easy with body and mind. To that, I say, “Au contraire (to the contrary).” I entered the Peace Corps at 58 years old. The Peace Corps prides itself on giving people a chance to be and do — it challenges with the slogan, “The hardest job you’ll ever love.” Read More…
By J. Scott Uloth, MD
Nursing Home Specialist
Parkview Care Center
Journalist Tom Brokaw is credited with coining the phrase that the people of the World War II era belonged to “the greatest generation.” In her 2010 book Unbroken: A World War II story of survival, resilience and redemption, author Laura Hillenbrand provides a riveting true story from that generation that would become Time magazine’s number one Best Book of that year. Read More…
By Cindy Erwin, B.S.
Media Marketing Specialist
VNA Plus Home Care & Hospice
What does independence mean to you? Waking up in your own bed? Working in your garden? Preparing a special meal for your family?
Independence can be defined in many ways, but as people grow older, maintaining that independence can become more challenging. Read More…
