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What are your tips for staying independent at your own home?

Aging Well | Last Active: Mar 13 3:19pm | Replies (160)

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I 'm living alone, minimal support, no longer driving. Isolation not good!
I'm fortunate enough to have the experience and foresight to live in a small home with no stairs, have shopped online since way before pandemic, and I have one devoted daughter for weekly transportation, (mostly to doctors.) Perhaps I'm luckier than most.
My sturdy shower chair saves energy & prevents falls. SCRUBZZ bath towels can replace a shower if one has trouble with that - Highly recommended!
I spend way too much time online with no apologies.
And I'm grateful for all devices that "keep me company" or provide reminders.
Smart devices in most rooms provide podcasts and other entertainment as well as preset reminders for almost anything.
I won't even tell you how much I love doing crossword puzzles. Keeps my mind off other stuff and really helps to pass the time.
Sorry, I'm a chatterbox.

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Giving up driving can be very isolating. Many communities offer free or low cost transportation to grocery stores. Our community will transport seniors to the senior center for activities. It's worth looking into