Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Three-Part Series on Seniors and Where They Live (Part III)

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette had a three part series on aging in May. The third is here, and this was the lead:

Few older houses were built to accommodate the inevitable physical changes that come with age. Ailing knees can make it painful to climb stairs. Arthritis can make it difficult to get in and out of a tub, flip on a light switch or turn a door knob. And what if you're in a wheelchair? How do you get close enough to the sink or stove to prepare a meal or do the dishes?

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