Adaptive clothing has transformed how millions of people get dressed every day. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, living with arthritis, or caring for an aging parent, adaptive apparel offers practical solutions that make dressing easier, more comfortable, and more dignified. This guide covers everything you need to know about adaptive clothing: what it is, who […]
If you’re thinking about moving a loved one into a senior-living community, I’m hoping my family’s experience — including some surprises — might be helpful. At the very least, you’ll see you’re not in it alone, and there are plenty of positives that I hope you find encouraging. Of course, I’ve only shared five […]
For decades, the fashion industry has operated on a simple assumption: design for the “average” body, and everyone else will figure it out. But what happens when you can’t lift your arms high enough to pull a sweater over your head? When arthritis makes buttoning a shirt feel like solving a Rubik’s cube? When a […]
Creating a Comprehensive Home Safety Plan Written by Taylor Thoen Donaldson, RN, Joe & Bella’s Chief Customer Happiness Officer Making a home safer for seniors is not a one-time checklist—it’s an ongoing process that evolves as mobility, vision, and health needs change. As we age, the home we’ve lived in for decades can quietly transform […]
Introduction by Jimmy Zollo, Co-Founder, Joe & Bella Medicare insights from Jeff Goldman, President, GM Goldman & Associates Medicare is one of the most important decisions an older adult will ever make — and one of the most confusing. We hear about it constantly from our customers and their families: the deadlines, the plan options, […]
For older adults, maintaining independence and staying in the comfort of home is a top priority. However, as we age, changes in balance, vision, strength, and sensory perception can quietly increase the risk of slips, trips, and falls. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in four older adults falls each […]
Joy Johnston did not expect that she would become a full-time caregiver for her mother soon after her father died of dementia. But she persevered, uprooting her life and moving cross-country to care for her mom. Her memoir, The Reluctant Caregiver: Missives from the Caregiving Minefields, provides a fresh perspective on how to provide care […]
Carol Marak is a Solo Advisor and Advocate, and soon-to-be-published author of the book Solo and Smart. Carol is a former family caregiver; she has spent the last decade providing help and advice to countless aging adults planning for their future. Carol’s work has appeared in Time Magazine, ABC News, New York Times, USA Today, […]
Theresa Wilbanks cared for her father until his passing at 99 years of age. Theresa founded Sustainable Caregiving and works with fellow family caregivers to help them navigate their caregiving journey. Look for Theresa’s book, Navigating the Caregiver River: A Journey to Sustainable Caregiving, coming soon! By Theresa Wilbanks During the time that I cared for Dad, […]
Getting dressed should feel simple, comfortable, and familiar. But as people get older, clothing needs often change. Mobility may be more limited, balance can become less steady, and small tasks like buttoning a shirt or pulling on pants can take more effort than they used to. So what do senior citizen men wear? And what […]
