Folks at Home

06/05/2026

“… Architectural Digest spoke to six groups of older individuals whose living arrangements break the traditional mold. And though these homes are very different, they all have something in common: They keep their inhabitants in daily community with others. Sometimes this is intentional; other times it’s simply a byproduct of the arrangement. But no matter the reason, studies show that socialization and long-term relationships are the strongest ways to sustain cognitive health in older adults—and so these people are choosing lives that keep them plugged into the mess and joy of younger family members, a like-minded community, or other seekers and adventurers…”

As life spans lengthen and retirement evolves, many older adults are finding new and different approaches to housing

06/02/2026

“… While many seniors move to retirement communities, a vast majority prefer to stay home. This desire to age in place has altered the real estate and care markets completely. Homes are being remodeled with universal design features like zero-step entries and wider doorways. This trend has triggered a massive expansion in mobile and home-based service networks. Housing providers are partnering with care networks to deliver seamless support directly to residents. This setup keeps seniors independent while providing families with peace of mind. For entrepreneurs looking to enter this space, the demand for home-based support is incredibly strong. Investing in a proven system can dramatically lower the barriers to entry in this specialized market. Evaluating the average home care franchise cost reveals that these businesses often require much less capital than traditional, brick-and-mortar retail concepts…”

The global population is aging at an unprecedented rate. This demographic shift is creating a massive economic ecosystem known as the silver economy. Billions of dollars are flowing into products and services specifically designed for older adults.

05/30/2026

“… In this article, I’ll share some of the interesting facts I learned about sleep, including how it affects the health of the body and mind, and how it changes with aging…”

Learn how sleep changes with aging, and how to know if you're getting enough sleep.

05/29/2026

Hi Folks, We'll be co-hosting our fourth lecture in this year's educational series on Thursday June 25th at Kennerly Hall at 4pm!

“Understanding Senior Living Options: What Fits Your Needs?”

A practical talk for older adults and families on the different types of senior living and support options — from staying at home safely to independent living, assisted living, memory care, and rehab. Learn what services actually help, what questions to ask, common mistakes families make, and how to plan before a crisis happens. Simple, real-world information to help you make confident decisions for yourself or someone you love.

Brought to you by Brendie Mitchell of AgeWell, LiveWell on the Mountain, and Folks at Home.

Please register in advance: [email protected] (note the email change) or 931-598-0303

Hope to see you there!
Folks at Home

05/25/2026

“A new report examining the financial characteristics, housing transitions and experiences of independent living and assisted living residents provides insights into understanding affordability and access to the sector for investors, developers, operators and policymakers. “The Financial Profile of Senior Living Residents” was released Thursday by the American Seniors Housing Association in collaboration with research and advisory firm ProMatura Group. The report is based on responses from more than 1,000 senior living residents across 42 communities. “This report provides important context for understanding affordability, access and the economic realities shaping demand — insight that is critical for lenders/investors, developers, owners, operators and policymakers working to ensure the long-term sustainability of seniors housing,” ASHA President and CEO David Schless said in a statement…”

A new report examining the financial characteristics, housing transitions and experiences of independent living and assisted living residents provides insights into understanding affordability and access to the sector for investors, developers, operators and policymakers.

05/24/2026

05/21/2026

As a member of The Village to Village Network, Folks at Home received this notification about a new online peer to peer group and we are forwarding it along to any of our individual members who might benefit or be interested. The registration site and contact email are on the flier

05/18/2026

Hi Folks, Please join us in Kennerly Hall at St. Mark's St. Paul's Church on Thursday May 21st at 4pm to meet Occupational Therapist Dr. Meagan Oslund. Dr. Oslund will be sharing her expertise on Fall Prevention in the Home. Dr. Oslund specializes in working with older adults and her goal is "for all of her patients to be able to age in the comfort of their own homes - even if that takes a little bit of extra help"
This lecture is our third of the year and it is co-sponsored by LiveWell on the Mountain, Brendie Mitchel of AgeWell, and Folks at Home. We hope you can join us! Please register in advance through Folks at Home:
[email protected] or 931-598-0303.

05/15/2026

“… The study found that both the frequency with which people engage with the arts, as well as the number of different ways in which they do so, can slow the aging process…”

When it comes to slowing down our biological aging, engaging with arts and culture is as beneficial as physical activity, a new study suggests.

05/14/2026

Hi Folks, Please join us in Kennerly Hall at St. Mark's St. Paul's church on Thursday May 21st at 4pm to meet Occupational Therapist Dr. Meagan Oslund. Dr. Oslund will be sharing her expertise on “Fall Prevention in the Home.” Dr. Oslund specializes in working with older adults and her goal is "for all of her patients to be able to age in the comfort of their own homes - even if that takes a little bit of extra help.” This lecture is our third of the year and it is co-sponsored by LiveWell on the Mountain, Brendie Mitchel of AgeWell, and Folks at Home. We hope you can join us! Please register through Folks at Home:
[email protected]
or 931-598-0303