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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.
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3 Age-Tech Prime Day Deals
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Jul 12, 20223 min read
4 Ways to Advocate for Yourself At the Doctor
We’ve all been there, after waiting for thirty minutes PAST our appointment time, the doctor comes in, barely makes eye contact, asks us...
May 13, 20221 min read
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. ...
May 2, 20221 min read
Minor Home Modifications and the Fallacy of the DIY solution
It's a New Year, and a New YOU, but maybe the same old home and you are contemplating a change there too. The American Dream is to age in...
Jan 4, 20222 min read
12 Gift Giving Ideas for the Elderly
You may be seeing a LOT of gift giving guides this holiday season and this one is different. As an Occupational Therapist I’ve done the...
Nov 29, 20214 min read
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...
Nov 1, 20213 min read
6 Tips to Avoid Burnout in Caregiving
If we took the 1 in 4 Americans who care for friends for family who are, disabled, frail, or sick and paid them caregivers’...
Oct 27, 20214 min read
Care For Caregivers: How to Survive the Art of Caregiving
If you're caring for an aging parent, or facing the challenges of assisting a loved one/ friend who is chronically ill/disabled or...
Oct 27, 20214 min read
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...
Sep 2, 20212 min read
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 25, 20215 min read
What is OT and how can it help you?
The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) defines OT as “the only profession that helps people across the lifespan to do the...
Jul 22, 20215 min read
Crime Prevention Tips For The Elderly
Older people and their families worry about crime. Though older people are less likely to be victims of crime than teenagers and young...
Jul 22, 20213 min read
Med A to Med B
Many home health companies refer to outpatient therapy once Part A services are completed, but how many of your clients actually follow...
Jul 22, 20212 min read
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
Jul 22, 20213 min read
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