When people think about kitchens, they usually focus on big things like the refrigerator, stove, or countertops. Those are important, but they’re not always the parts that get used the most. If you stop and really pay attention, you’ll notice that there are a few parts of the kitchen that get opened, closed, pulled, or …
What if they fall and no one’s there to help? What if they get confused and wander off? What if they forget where they live? These questions run through the minds of many adult children, partners, and caregivers when a senior loved one leaves the house alone. The fear isn’t irrational. As people age, physical …