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Helping you Age in place...stay in your own home safely as you age!

06/07/2023

Join me and learn about safety Aging-In-Place!

10/20/2022

Help Keep our Community Safe!

"The Classic Rock Experience" – Benefit for Safety Council of Southwestern Ohio’s 75th Anniversary. Great opportunity to Rock Out for Safety! Led Zeppelin, Journey, Queen, Rod Stewart, Pink Floyd, and more. Bring your family, friends, and clients for an evening of classic rock.

The Classic Rock Experience - Benefit for the Safety Council of Southwestern Ohio — Sorg Opera Revitalization Group (sorgoperahouse.org)

06/28/2022

In an effort to help seniors safely live independently I am pleased to announce that I have received my Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS) certification. Beginning July 1, 2022 Independent Solutions’s primary focus will be helping seniors Age in Place. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive report of our client’s home environment with suggested potential modifications that can help them stay safely in their home.

05/16/2022

Hops in the Hangar

The Third Annual Hops in the Hangar is a unique craft beer aficionado’s event that will surely take flight on August 20, 2022! Gathering a blend of craft beer fans and aviation enthusiasts in an airplane hangar, Hops in the Hangar is an epic event here in the tri-state area.

Beer has never looked so cool as being serviced in a huge operating airport hangar-talk about unique ambiance? In addition to a wide selection of beer (90+ beers) from breweries big and small, Hops in the Hangar proudly showcases aerobatic air shows, airplane displays and professional sky diving performances, creating an experience few will forget. The evening will be packed with beers, planes, food trucks, music, and friends new and old.

All of the proceeds benefit Downtown Middletown Inc, a non-profit organization that focuses on the revitalization and preservation of Middletown’s Downtown District. Tickets are now on sale at HopsintheHangar.com. I hope to see you there!

03/17/2022

Alzheimer’s Disease
It is estimated that 6.2 million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s? Did you know without a cure, that number is projected to go to 12.1 million people with Alzheimer’s by 2050? And did you know that number is projected to climb to over 18 million people by the year 2060? Think of those who currently are and will be affected by this disease in the future and the economic impact if no cure is found!

03/15/2022

My 2022 Small Bucket List

Each year I try to develop and act upon a yearly bucket list. As you can see, this list is simple things that I fully intend to act upon, but sometimes let daily obstacles get in the way.

1. Take long walks and enjoy nature’s beauty
2. Buy donuts for first responders
3. Buy lunch for a complete stranger
4. Have Christmas in July
5. Help shovel snow from my neighbors’ driveways
6. Spend more time with family and friends
7. Throw a neighborhood block party & get to know all of our neighbors
8. Let the car pull in front of me that has gone around 10 cars…you know what I am saying
9. Volunteer on non-profit organizations

I hope that you too have a small bucket list and are able to complete each one. Enjoy your adventures!

03/10/2022

Did You Know?

I recently read an article in one of my professional publications about expiration dates on U.S. foods. Do you know the difference between “best by” vs. “sell by” vs. “best if used before”? To be quite honest, I did not until I read the article.

Best By:
This refers to the last day that a product should be used to ensure that the taste and quality is at its highest. The food manufacturer always sets this date and has no relationship to safety.

Sell By:
This is a guideline for the store to pull the product off the shelf. Please note that this does not have anything to do with the safety of the product or how tasty the foods may be.

Best if Used Before:
This refers only to the texture, food flavor, or perceived quality of the food. Producers label their foods with this date to avoid having a customer buy a product that may be slightly off in flavor, texture, color, etc. and associate it with the brand.

At this point in time, the only foods that have a “hard” expiration date are infant formula, some baby foods, and milk from certain states. There is currently a bill in Congress known as the Food Date Labelling Act that was introduced in 2019 but has yet to be enacted upon.

Now you know!

Sources:
Blog.csa.us
March 8, 2022

https://www.vox.com/22559293/food-waste-expiration-label-best-before
https://www.eatthis.com/news-side-effect-eating-expired-foods/
https://www.consumerreports.org/food-safety/how-to-tell-whether-expired-food-is-safe-to-eat-a1083080425/
https://policyfinder.refed.org/federal-policy/food-date-labeling-act
https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3981/actions?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22Date+label%22%5D%7D&r=1&s=1
https://www.consumerreports.org/food-storage/how-to-extend-food-expiration-dates-a1029180320/
https://www.thekitchn.com/how-long-can-you-leave-cooked-foods-unrefrigerated-kitchen-facts-218225
https://home.binwise.com/blog/does-liquor-go-bad

03/04/2022

Seniors, Is Downsizing Right for You?

I recently read an article in my local paper; “How to determine if it’s time to downsize”. The article touches on three key factors to consider in making a decision to downsize. 1. Cost: Downsizing to a smaller home can help seniors reduce their monthly expenses by a significant amount…no one wants to outlive their money. 2. Space: If much of the current home is unused, seniors can possibly downsize without adversely affecting their daily lives. 3. Market: A seller’s market can help seniors get the biggest return on their real estate investment, potentially helping them make up for insufficient retirement savings. If the market is down and seniors are able to maintain their current home, it may be best to wait until things bounce back in the seller’s favor.

03/02/2022

Which is the Best Senior Living Community in Southwest Ohio?

I am often asked which senior living community is the best. My answer, “It depends”. It depends on the physical, emotional, and social needs of the individual. It depends on the location for both the individual and the family, and yes it depends on the financial considerations. And, finally, it depends on you doing your homework!

02/04/2022

Winter time is "fall" season. Every now and then, take a look outside at your neighbor's house, especially if they are elderly...you never know, they may need your help!

02/02/2022

I remember the blizzard of 1978! Although we 're not expecting this kind of snow & ice, nonetheless, go ahead and help your senior neighbors clear off their driveways and sidewalks! Like hot chocolate, it will make you feel warm inside.

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Middletown, OH
45042

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