This document discusses aging in place and provides information on making homes suitable for seniors to live in independently for longer. It notes that nursing homes can be expensive while home health aides may not be affordable either. Some low-cost modifications like removing tripping hazards, adding grab bars, and improved lighting can allow seniors to safely age in place. More significant changes like walk-in tubs, ramps, lift chairs, and stair lifts are also discussed. The document concludes that most seniors want to remain in their homes as long as possible and the aging population in America is growing significantly.

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Stay in your home
Longer!
Is Aging in Place Right for You?
NO MATTER WHAT STAGE YOU’RE AT IN LIFE, IT IS ALWAYS THE
RIGHT TIME TO START PLANNING FOR YOUR GOLDEN YEARS.
Nursing homes or assisted
living facilities can be
expensive and often leave
seniors feeling isolated.
Hiring a home health aide may
not be an affordable solution
and won't provide 24/7
assistance.
nursing homes
home health aides
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$90,000+
The average cost of a private
room is $248/day.
$20/hrJust 10 hours a week of care
would cost $200.
$5,000A one time investment can
allow to safely age in place.

2. Source: MetLife & Louis Tennenbaum
Aging in Place: A Definition
For most people, aging in place means making relatively minor
home modifications that allow them to safely stay in their
homes as long as possible
Clear pathways of any tripping hazards and secure rugs to
prevent falls.
Install grab bars in the bathroom and shower to aide
balance.
Add extra lighting, especially in high traffic
areas.
Depending on your needs, you may have to make more significant
changes and install mobility equipment.
Source: Mark Hager
Installing a walk in tub
can help prevent falls
and increase bathroom
safety.
Temporary and permanent ramps can
provide safe ways overcome o
and transition th
A lift chair will help you sit and stand
and provide you with a recliner that
is comfortable enough to sleep in!
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A vertical platform lift or
stair lift will allow you to
travel among the different
levels of your home.

3. orary and permanent ramps can
provide safe ways overcome obstacles
and transition through doorways.
90% of seniors 65
and over want to
stay in their homes
as long as possible.
As of 2014, 13% of
Americans are 65+.
By 2050, the
number of seniors in
the US will be over
20%.
The Future of Aging in America
Source: Senior Housing News Source: Emily Brandon Source: Emily Brandon
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