Author: Loire Kroeger

Add motion sensor lighting to every entrance. Set a table near the door to collect items upon entry. Look for tripping hazards that can lead to falls, like rug edges sticking up, exposed cords, or narrow walking spaces between furniture. Remember to place rubber backs on rugs to stop slippage. Place items, such as dishes,…

To discuss how to organize and plan home repair, I would like to tell you a short story.  A friend of mine (Mike, you know who you are!) told me recently that, “if I was organized, I would be dangerous.” We commented back and forth for a bit about some related character traits, but for…

Health literacy is a central focus of Healthy People 2030. One of the initiative’s overarching goals demonstrates this focus: “Eliminate health disparities, achieve improved health for all, and attain health literacy to improve the health and well-being of all.” Which Healthy People 2030 objectives are related to health literacy?  Six Healthy People objectives — developed by the Health Communication…

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, kicking off the holiday season! Soon, we’ll be diving into days filled with eating, drinking, and celebrating—temptations at every turn. If you are in charge of cooking or selecting the items for the meal here are seven (7) tips for making the healthiest meal. My final suggestion for staying…

Feeling like you’re cold, not sweating?  That doesn’t mean you can’t overheat.  Learn and be familiar with the basic signs and symptoms of dehydration.  Layering clothing and maintaining adequate hydration are important parts of good overall body temperature regulation.  In addition, water-friendly fruits and vegetables like watermelon, peaches, and celery (yes, celery!) are good sources…

If you would rather watch a video than read, then just click HERE.  It has all the same stuff! What are Sump Pumps Sump pumps are electric water pumps that take collected water below the surface of a basement floor and send it out of the house, usually into the yard. Most sump pumps are…

When you turn 65, you are eligible to receive Medicare coverage. Original Medicare, known as Part A and Part B, is where many people start. But this coverage, provided by the federal government, could leave you with out-of-pocket expenses. That’s because Medicare Part A and B were only designed to cover 80% of your medical costs.…

As we age we are at higher risk of falling.  Causes can vary but can include diseases and conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, vision, thyroid, nerve, blood pressure, osteoporosis, foot pain, inner ear problems, dizziness and balance issues, along with loss of muscle mass and weak core issues and possible medicine side effects.…

If you are leaving your home to your children (as most of us do), take heed of this cautionary tale. In a Reddit thread a man recounts how when his mom died in 2018, she left him and his two siblings her house.  “My siblings wanted to sell the house and split the money,” the anonymous…

A common issue that families encounter is a sibling who wants to move in—or won’t move out. “One of the problem scenarios I’ve run into in the past with clients is one of the siblings was living in the house with the parent and didn’t want to move out,” says Raul Gastesi, an attorney at Gastesi…