Welcome to Aging with Aurora

My name is Dawn Heiderscheidt. I am a Home Accessibility Consultant in the Philadelphia Region.

I help you increase your knowledge and access to accessibility information to reach your goal to remain in Home Sweet Home.

Working with primarily older adults, their caregivers, and those with chronic conditions, I have learned that our homes need to accommodate us at any stage of life, instead of us changing because our homes aren't ready.

Nov 28, 20223 min read

5 Must-have gifts for 2022- Mobility Edition

So, you’ve gone home for the first holidays of your holiday season. You’ve noticed that a loved one is having more trouble. They don’t...

Sep 20, 20222 min read

Age-Tech/Smart Home to Enhance Your Home-And Reduce Falls

Age Tech is Fall prevention when we implement smart home technology as a universal design concept.

Sep 19, 20222 min read

Single Easiest Way to Prevent Falling

⁠⁠A lot of mechanical falls happen, simply because you didn't see the thing you tripped on. It's usually paired with " It happened so...

Nov 1, 20213 min read

Recliners: Do you choose one that lays flat, turns into a bed or that stands you up?

If you are challenged with buying furniture for yourself or for an elderly person, there are a few things you should keep in mind as you...

Oct 27, 20214 min read

6 Tips to Avoid Burnout in Caregiving

If we took the 1 in 4 Americans who care for friends for family who are, disabled, frail, or sick and paid them caregivers’...

Sep 2, 20212 min read

Why your home is NOT as safe as you think.

We baby proof homes when toddlers are present, why aren’t we age proofing our homes as we age? The word “Home” encompasses so many...