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.

Sep 20, 20222 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.

Nov 1, 20213 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...

Oct 27, 20214 min

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’...

Jul 25, 20215 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, 20212 min

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, 20213 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, 20210 min

Three Things to Stop Grandma From Falling

Jun 26, 20210 min

Aging in Place with MS

Jun 22, 20210 min

Fall Prevention: Simple Home Modifications to Make Today