What’s Needed to Help Americans Age in Place

I’ve been thinking a bit lately about aging in place — the ability to live in your own home and community safely, independently and comfortably as you get older.

Maybe it’s because my 93-year-old dad just broke his arm, has nearly no leg strength and is now pretty much bound to the confines of his apartment. Or maybe it’s because my wife and I, who love our suburban split-level, recently talked about how suitable it would be as we age.

If you’re in your 50s or 60s — especially if you’re that age and your parents are still living in their homes — maybe you’ve been thinking or talking about aging in place, too.NextAvenue.org