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We explore the crucial connection between home design and cognitive health, examining how our living spaces can support brain function, emotional wellbeing, and independence as we age.

Understanding this relationship allows us to create environments that keep our minds sharp and engaged while supporting aging in place.

• Research shows we spend 80-90% of our time indoors, mostly at home
• Familiar surroundings help maintain memory retention and cognitive function, especially for those with dementia
• Varied textures, colors, and natural light keep senses engaged and support brain health
• Mental and cognitive health are interconnected—reducing stress at home supports brain function
• Color and light affect mood and sleep quality, which impact cognitive performance
• Cluttered environments increase stress hormones and make focus difficult
• Nature elements indoors reduce stress and improve concentration
• Small, intentional changes can yield significant cognitive benefits

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Proper lighting is crucial for seniors' safety, independence, and wellbeing as aging eyes require specific accommodations to function optimally. Our vision undergoes significant changes as we age, requiring more light and better quality illumination to prevent falls, maintain independence, and support mental health.

In this podcast, we will discuss the following and more:

• Aging eyes need up to three times more light than younger adults due to physiological changes
• Poor lighting increases fall risk by 1.5 times for seniors and can lead to serious injuries
• Proper lighting affects mood and mental health by regulating circadian rhythms and boosting serotonin

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Geriatric care managers are specialized professionals who help older adults and their families navigate the complex world of aging. They serve as personal guides, advocates, and problem-solvers for seniors and family members, providing comprehensive support services that improve quality of life and reduce caregiver stress.

• Geriatric care managers perform comprehensive assessments of medical, psychological, social, and environmental needs
• Care managers create personalized care plans and coordinate necessary services
• They advocate for older adults in medical settings and family meetings
• They provide ongoing monitoring and quick response to changing needs or crises
• Care managers connect families with local resources from meal programs to elder law attorneys
• They help families make informed decisions and mediate conflicts

Consider a care manager if you live far away, feel overwhelmed, face family conflicts, or manage complex medical issues. Benefits include peace of mind, better health outcomes, time savings, and potential cost savings

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Sign up to our Homeowners Newsletter - it's a weekly newsletter filled with expert tips and advice on how to age safely and more comfortably in your own home.

If you provide services for modifying homes for disabled or seniors aging in place, sign up to our directory and expand your business.