The document discusses considerations for aging in place, which refers to allowing the elderly to remain in their own homes safely and independently regardless of ability. It identifies 7 key things to consider: 1) making structural home modifications for accessibility and safety, 2) ensuring transportation and access to necessities, 3) creating an emergency contact plan, 4) providing social opportunities to prevent loneliness, 5) arranging for trained attendants, 6) engaging in hobbies and activities for mental stimulation, and 7) properly managing medication through reminders and organization. The document provides suggestions under each area to help support aging in place.

1. 7 Things to consider when a
loved one is Ageing in place

2. What is Ageing in place?
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According to Wikipedia
The ability to live in
one's own home and
community safely,
independently, and
comfortably,
regardless of age,
income, or ability level.

3. What is Ageing in place?
Why do elderly want to stay in their homes?
–Familiarity,
–Community ties
–Dignity
–Freedom
–Decision making
–Independence
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4. 7 things to help age in place
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• Structural modification
• Accessibility
• Emergency situation
• Socialization
• Trained attendants
• Meaningful engagements
• Medication management

5. Structural Modification to homes
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Important to make the home age
friendly and safe
How can you help?
– Identify key hazard or fall prone areas
– Make it simple, moderate size and
clutter free
– Install hand rails in bathrooms,
bedroom and other important areas
– Add more Light
– Remove latches of doors, cupboards
and shelves
– Reorganize household items for easy
access

6. Accessibility
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Driving can be challenging for an
elderly parent, limiting their
mobility
How can you help?
– Arrange for groceries, medicines
to be delivered at home
– Move bill payments online to save
unnecessary trips to the utility
offices
– Find options to cater to basic
needs
– Encourage online shopping for
convenience

7. Emergency Situation
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While ageing in place ensure that someone can be
approached in emergencies
• How can you help?
– Create a list of emergency contacts
including hospitals, senior helpline,
police station, NGOs.
– Display contact information on refrigerator , cupboards
easily accessible
– Set short cut buttons on phone to help dial important
numbers
– Place alarm alert devices near beds or in the bathroom

8. Socialization
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Help avoid loneliness, improve
self esteem and maintain
physical and mental health
• How can you help?
– Encourage elderly to meet friends
– Motivate for social outings
– Design in-home interventions to
engage people with limited mobility
– Make them join a senior club or
other recreational groups

9. Trained attendants
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Dependency increases as one ages
to cater to activities of daily living
(ADL) also elderly need assurance
with physical assistance
• How can you help?
– Arrange additional support
– Find help for bathing, cooking,
monitoring, assistance in walking
– Must in case of any chronic illness

10. Meaningful Engagement
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Unoccupied or unworthy life can
push seniors into depression, it is
important to ensure emotional
and cognitive well-being
• How can you help?
– Encourage to pick a hobby
– Involve in volunteering activities
– Brain stimulation activities
– Physical exercises
– Technology learning
– Joining a social club

11. Medication Management
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Timely medication is crucial,
elderly may find it difficult to
manage on their own
• How can you help?
– Reminder for medication
– Maintain Pill boxes
– Schedule doctor appointments in
advance
– Ensure regular follow ups

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