Welcome to Aging with Aurora

My name is Dawn Heiderscheidt. I am a Home Accessibility Consultant in the Philadelphia Region.

I help you increase your knowledge and access to accessibility information to reach your goal to remain in Home Sweet Home.

Working with primarily older adults, their caregivers, and those with chronic conditions, I have learned that our homes need to accommodate us at any stage of life, instead of us changing because our homes aren't ready.

Nov 28, 2022
3 min

5 Must-have gifts for 2022- Mobility Edition

So, you’ve gone home for the first holidays of your holiday season. You’ve noticed that a loved one is having more trouble. They don’t...

Sep 20, 2022
2 min

Age-Tech/Smart Home to Enhance Your Home-And Reduce Falls

Age Tech is Fall prevention when we implement smart home technology as a universal design concept.

Sep 19, 2022
2 min

Single Easiest Way to Prevent Falling

⁠⁠A lot of mechanical falls happen, simply because you didn't see the thing you tripped on. It's usually paired with " It happened so...

May 2, 2022
1 min

6 Steps to Renovating Your Home for a Lifetime

People want to stay at home and participate in life for as long as possible. Sometimes, that feels impossible to do for many reasons. ...

Nov 1, 2021
3 min

Recliners: Do you choose one that lays flat, turns into a bed or that stands you up?

If you are challenged with buying furniture for yourself or for an elderly person, there are a few things you should keep in mind as you...

Sep 2, 2021
2 min

Why your home is NOT as safe as you think.

We baby proof homes when toddlers are present, why aren’t we age proofing our homes as we age? The word “Home” encompasses so many...

Jul 25, 2021
5 min

Three Things To Help Grandma Not fall.

We all want to protect our parents, grandparents, and loved ones. Falls cost over 31 BILLION, yes BILLION, dollars a year for the...

Jul 22, 2021
3 min

Is Exercise a Natural Sleep Aid for Seniors?

Older people experiencing age-related sleep issues are likely to find more long-lasting relief through the use of regular exercise than they

Jun 26, 2021
0 min

Three Things to Stop Grandma From Falling

Jun 26, 2021
0 min

Aging in Place with MS