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Aging Well | Last Active: Oct 21 10:18am | Replies (357)
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@sirref, interesting concept. There are already "digital companion" type devices to help combat loneliness and provide companionship for people living on their own. But in light of @scottrl's comment about losing the ability to reach top shelves, I would opt for a taller robot. 🙂
Did you know that Mayo Clinic is a leader in Advance Care at Home? This is not solely for aging in place however:
- Mayo Clinic launches advanced care at home model of care https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-launches-advanced-care-at-home-model-of-care/
What measure are you taking to prepare to age in place? Do you want to?
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My husband passed away last year and I - am a 83 year old woman in pretty good health and with no problem driving - have been getting the same questions from family members and friends: Are you going to stay by yourself in your own home? My answer, for right now, is YES. My problem is that neither my children, nor other family members, live in my town. So I think I will move to their area when I need more help, physically or mentally.
BUT, I had an elderly neighbor once, and I had wished she would have moved earlier, when she was capable of making her own decisions instead of family making them for her. I knew she would have chosen differently.
So, I do have a will, I also let my kids know what my wishes are, and I pray that I will know what I need to do when the time comes. For right now, I feel safe here, have a good community, have a cleaning lady I like, and am in an already downsized townhome, with the bedroom downstairs and a walk-in shower. So far so good.
I do a lot of praying!