| | | Portland Promising Tiny Housing Revolution | | A look at Portland’s pioneering policy of encouraging accessory dwellings as a way to promote sustainable growth, affordability, and a housing alternative for older people. | | Read more |
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| | | ‘Pre-Hospice’ Saves Money By Keeping People At Home Near The End Of Life | | Most people would choose to stay home in their last years of life. But for many, it doesn’t work out. They go in and out of hospitals, getting treated for flare-ups of chronic illnesses, costing the healthcare system billions. | | Read more |
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| | | For Older People Living Alone, Daily Automated Calls Can Mean Safety | | Hundreds of police agencies in small towns, suburbs and rural areas are checking in on seniors who live alone by placing an automated call to them every day. | | Read more |
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| | | A Better Way to Care for the Dying | | The medical profession is beginning to take a more thoughtful approach to people with terminal illness. Reformers are overhauling how end-of-life care is delivered and improving communication between doctors and patients. | | Read more |
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| | | Courage Opens All Doors | | “When one door closes, another door opens,” states an old adage. The real issue is not about whether the door is opening or closing, but how seniors deal with the place in between. | | Read more |
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| | | Self-Driving Cars Could Be Boon for Aged, After Initial Hurdles | | Nearly 16 million people 65 and older live in communities where public transportation is poor or nonexistent. That number is expected to grow rapidly as baby boomers remain outside of cities. | | Read more |
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