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Preparing a home for aging parents, relatives or yourself can be a challenge. But with help from local professionals, there are many ways to transition a home for safety and comfort. Being able to move around the home is a priority, said Perry Pascucci, owner Walk-in Tubs of Oklahoma, and bathrooms are a big problem area . “Accidents in the bathroom are the leading cause of broken hips and other injuries, including arms,” he said. “As we grow older, we can become unstable easily.” Climbing into and out of a bathtub can be difficult and dangerous with its wet surface. For older residents, getting into a bathtub can be difficult, and going from the seated position to standing can also pose a potential problem. That’s why walk-in tubs have become more popular with aging homeowners, he said. His business will be one of more than 100 vendors at the Senior Living Expo on Saturday at Renaissance Hotel & Convention Center, 6808 S. 107th East Ave . The special tubs allow p...

If you’d love to choose a Blue Ridge, GA cabin rental for your next vacation but need an extra-large place to accommodate your big family or group of friends, your search is over! Riverbend Lodge is a beautiful 6 bedroom, 5 ½ bath mansion that sleeps 15 guests and has an in-ground pool, a magnificent 7500+ square foot showplace with a river right outside the door. Located in McCaysville on Fightingtown Creek , and surrounded by views of rushing water on three sides, it’s your own private paradise in the woods. You can hike, fish or go whitewater rafting without leaving the property, and go horseback riding, just minutes away. It’s less than 11 miles to downtown Blue Ridge and its wonderful dining and shopping.  After a day of exploring, you can relax, watch TV (the cabin has eight flat screens, two with DVD players), play billiards, foosball, ping-pong, or take a dip in the pool. There are two fire pits, a gas grill on the deck off the kitchen for barbecues and plenty of seating, an...

The two- story Phase III Fenwick plan at Naples Square offers 3 ,238 square feet under air. Phase III purchase agreements are being accepted. (Photo: Picasa) The Ronto Group announced Phase III purchase agreements worth nearly $32 million have been processed at Naples Square . Construction of the Phase III building is expected to start in fourth quarter. Just two residences in the completed Phase II building remain available for purchase and feature Ronto ’s Franklin and Denison floor plans . The two- story Franklin residence offers 3 ,378 square feet, including 2,857 square feet under air, a 196-square- foot private balcony , and a private oversized one- car garage accessed from the residence. Priced at $1,425,422, the Franklin showcases upgraded features and finishes. The plan presents three bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a living room with a two-story ceiling and double-stacked windows, a dining room, an island kitchen, and a second floor with a 330-square- foot flex room , the owner’s...

Of all the gleaming high- rise residences anchoring the Streeterville neighborhood, perhaps the new Optima Signature is one of the most artistic. You can't help but notice the striking red glass panels that wrap the lower seven floors of the modern apartment tower or the bright yellow free -form sculpture that stands in the plaza in front of the building. The color bursts are a signature of renowned architect and developer David Hovey of Glencoe. The 57- story Optima Signature at 220 E. Illinois St. is a joint venture between Hovey's firm, Optima Inc., and DeBartolo Development. The two also partnered in 2013 on the sister building next door, Optima Chicago Center . The base of that apartment tower is similarly clad in black glass. "Our focus is on architecture and contributing to the built environment but doing it in a way that resonates with the broader community and our residents," Optima Senior Vice President Mark Segal said. "We didn't design in ...

Cary, NC — We quickly get inside to safety if there’s a threat of lightning. Interestingly enough, it is seven times more likely that a fatality can happen in a bathtub, for any age, than that someone can be struck by lightning, per the National Safety Council . A Safe Bathroom for Seniors Bathing and related activities are often more difficult for older people, especially those with disabilities. Due to multiple reasons, bathrooms can be very hazardous. As part of my aging-in- place senior living series , I’ll go over some ways to keep your bathroom attractive while giving it a safe, “ageless” design for yourself or for your senior parents . Grab Bars Reduce Risk of Falling Installing safety features in the bathroom is key to reducing the risk of falling. More than one in three seniors over age 65 fall each year, and the National Institute on Aging (NIA) says 80% of these falls are in the bathroom. Anyone can stumble and fall in the bathroom, but having poor muscle strength and balan...

Photo:  Mike Cicchetti/Flickr  All of musical greats make their way through the Big Apple at one point or another, making NYC one of the best locations for catching pop and rock shows. Whether you like the big names or go more for the rising talent of the music industry , be sure to snag tickets to these weekend New York City pop and rock shows compiled by City Guide. Total Yuppies, Comfy, Leg Days, Noods - Brooklyn Bazaar August 25, 2017 - Brooklyn TOTAL YUPPIES (rochester, NY) fuzzy n' loud emphatic indie rock . https://totalyuppies.bandcamp.com COMFY (philadelphia, PA) make-ya-feel-real rock n' roll. https://comfy.bandcamp.com LEG DAYS (brooklyn, NY) kicked-in-the- teeth melodic punk . https://legdays.bandcamp.com Noods (brooklyn, NY) bubbling fuzzy noodlepop https://noods.bandcamp.com/. $10 // no jerks Cult of Luna with Julie Christmas - Gramercy Theatre August 25, 2017 - New York Show Info: CULT OF LUNA Performing "Mariner" in its entirety. Featuring: Jul...

Whenever I’m looking for flights to faraway destinations, the thought of flying there via a budget airline would never cross my mind. Long-haul flights are simply so tiring, and I would want to ensure that I am comfortable and well-taken care of as I make that arduous journey 35,000 feet in the air. You can thus imagine my scepticism when I found out that I’ll be flying to Auckland, New Zealand via AirAsia X. Yes, I have taken an AirAsia flight before, and it was indeed smooth-sailing, but a long-haul flight? Now that’s a different story. These doubts stayed in my mind as I boarded the flight from Singapore, with no knowledge of what to expect. To say that I was pleasantly surprised was an understatement. Not only was the flight enjoyable, it was reeeeally comfortable! I sure felt well-taken care throughout the journey. If you’re still sceptical, well, let me show you the highlight of my experience. The seats One of the key things that make a flight is the seat. Have you ever been stu...