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Staying in your own home as you get older is called “aging in place.” But many older adults and their families have concerns about safety, getting around, or other daily activities. Living at home as you age requires careful consideration and planning.
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Feb 21, 2024 · Some aging adults can’t imagine living anywhere but their own home. But living alone can become challenging as people get older. Home maintenance tasks, transportation needs and other challenges can make it difficult to stay at home safely. But there is hope.
Nov 21, 2022 · What COVID-19 hasn't affected is older adults' desire to stay in their homes as they age, according to a new AARP "Home and Community Preferences Survey." Data shows that 77 percent of adults 50 and older want to remain in their homes for the long term — a number that has been consistent for more than a decade.
- Michelle R. Davis
Oct 16, 2023 · Aging in place as you grow older offers definite benefits, but there are risks, too. Simple projects can help older adults safely stay in their homes longer.
Nov 3, 2021 · According to AARP’s "Home and Community Preferences" survey, 3 out of 4 adults age 50 or older say they want to stay in their homes and communities as they age. And many do: Nearly 9 in 10 care recipients live in their own home, in someone else’s home or in their caregiver’s home.
- Amy Goyer
Apr 11, 2024 · As the senior population in the U.S. grows, so do efforts to help older Americans stay at home — and out of hospitals and nursing homes.
Dec 22, 2021 · If you are planning on living in your home long-term, consider making upgrades in some of these 10 areas in your house to help ensure safety.
