August 19th, 2024 Dr. Jill Bjerke
As we all age, issues of maintaining independence and comfort in our own homes becomes increasingly important. At AgingInPlaceDirectory.com, we understand the unique challenges that come with these issues and are dedicated to helping older adults and their families find the support and services they need to live safely and comfortably at home. Our Story […]
Read More
February 7th, 2024 Dr. Jill Bjerke
Falls Are Serious and Costly One out of five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury. Each year, 3 million older people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries. Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). In 2015, the total medical costs for falls […]
Read More
August 18th, 2021 Dr. Jill Bjerke
Grab bars. Two simple words that one may assume describes a common solution to stabilizing a body position movement. While that is still true, the solutions to that stability have drastically changed in the last decade. What I find interesting is how little most people actually know about the “realm” of grab bars. For instance, […]
Read More