Aging in place is almost exactly what it sounds like, its aging where you are, making the choice to live in your own home in your later years. In theory it seems simple but there is a lot of preparation that goes into it, however, with proper planning it is possible. As people age many of them want to stay in their own homes but in order to do so planning has to begin early. Some resources on aging in place recommend people begin planning in their early working years in order to be able to retire and age the way they want to later in life.
Planning begins with determining what types of assistance you may want or need down the line, this means making financial allowances for services. It is important to consider how you want to live, do you intend to live with a spouse, family, friends or alone? Are there any illnesses you may be likely to have later in life that you can plan for now? Based on these people can predict their future lifestyle and begin planning the kinds of assistance they may need later on, maybe they will need help with household tasks, financial management, meal preparation, healthcare, and transportation among others. It is important to seek out the assistance you need and if you are unable to then have someone seek out that assistance for you. In order to afford the assistance needed it is important to plan ahead financially and also look for affordable and free services where they are offered. Community organizations, government agencies, Veterans’ Affairs, and religious groups have various benefits that can assist people in aging in place. There are also resources for finding care through the National Institute on Aging, National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, and Eldercare Locator. Getting older can happen at happily, at home and on your own terms.
Check out these sites for more information on aging in place:
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