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Bakuchiol: The Natural Retinol?
The latest advancement in natural skincare products is bakuchiol—a serum derived from plants, often called the “natural retinol alternative.” It hit the stores in 2019 and caused a sensation. It’s easy to glance at the natural skincare lines and find a multitude of products boasting about this new ingredient. So, is bakuchiol the next great hope in skin care? Read on to find out.
Options for Shared Housing
In our November article we focused on aging in place, or remaining in your home as long as possible. This month we will focus on other shared housing options.
The Census Bureau’s 2012 American Community Survey, 3.8 percent of women 65 and older chose not to live alone. This is up from 2.96 percent in 2005. For men 65 and older, the percentage during the same period remained the same at 9.1 percent. A small, but growing number of women are looking to find methods of shared housing as they age. Read more
Home Choices As We Age
By the year 2020 in the US, 45% of all homeowners will be over 55. The National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) has noticed this trend, and “estimates that over 70% of homeowners doing a remodel project are planning for the future needs of themselves or their parents.” This led the NAHB to establish a specialist designation called Certified Aging in Place (CAPS). This designation is for builders or remodelers who specialize in this type of design. As Baby Boomers age, they are becoming the most active senior population ever, and are employing service industries and technology to help them stay in their homes longer. Read more
Aging Well
Whether you are caring for an elderly parent, or looking ahead to your own aging process, it is necessary to plan where and how you will live. This critical topic is essential to address and one that people often avoid. Our next few blogs will discuss aging-related issues in an effort to address the underlying issues of aging. The MacArthur Foundation Research Network on an Aging Society defines successful aging by three criteria: 1. avoidance of disease and disability; 2. maintenance of high cognitive and physical function; and 3.engagement with life. Read more to find out about the physical and cognitive functions in aging. Read more
