Aging in Place
Aging in place is when a person lives and ages in the residence of their choosing, usually their home, for as long as they are able. The choice to age in place involves planning for current and future needs, both physical and financial.
A person who wants to age in place may need home modifications such as wider doorways or a ramp to make way for mobility products. A personal care aide or home health aide may be needed to help with bathing and dressing or medication management.
Home medical equipment dealers can make recommendations for home safety or join the home modification industry to help their clients age in place successfully. Home health agencies play a key role in aging in place by proving the care and companionship a person may need to successfully stay home.
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Kenilworth, N.J. (September 21, 2015)—Steps that can be taken to avoid falls among the elderly will be featured this month on MerckManuals.com in advance of September 23, designated Falls Prevention Awareness Day by the National Council on Aging because it’s the first day of fall in 2015.
The essay related to falls in the elderly and an accompanying editorial by the contributing author will be highlighted on the website starting on Monday, September 21.
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