Strategies and Proactive Considerations for Aging in Place

Have you ever heard either of the following expressions? “Getting old isn’t for the faint of heart,” (Mae West) or “Getting old ain’t for sissies,” (Bette Davis). They both mean the same thing, which is that there will likely be physical and mental challenges to face and embrace when living to a ripe old age.

We all do the best we can to age well. We eat as healthfully as we can. We exercise and have routine check-ups doing our best to maintain a healthy body and mind. With all the maintenance we do, the payoff is that people are living longer. Living longer doesn’t always mean living better. Remember the challenges I just mentioned above. And it certainly doesn’t mean that everyone will be able to live independently.

Many, if not most people would prefer to remain in the comfort of their home until the end. But, for that to happen, you’ll need to do some pre-planning and explore proactive strategies well before any physical or cognitive issues arrive to prevent you from making important decisions regarding your care and where live and who provides your care.

Aging in place is the ability to live safely and independently in your own home or community. If you or a loved one is getting on in years, it’s time to talk about the next phase and have a conversation about where and how you/they want to live out the last years of life.

If you are beginning to think about living independently in your home, here are some strategies and proactive considerations for aging in place:

Home modifications: Make age-appropriate home modifications to help with mobility and accessibility.
Exercise: Regular physical activity can help maintain health and function and reduce age-related declines.
Nutrition: Proper nutrition can help prevent or delay chronic disease and functional decline.
Social connections: Maintaining social connections can help people age successfully.
Healthcare: Be proactive about addressing health concerns.
Emergency plans: Re-think your emergency plans.
Transportation and mobility: Consider transportation and mobility.
Home automation: Take advantage of home automation.
Financial planning: Financial planning for retirement can act as a support system in older age.
Family support: Family plays a key role in supporting aging in place. Maintain healthy relationships with family.
Stimulation: Stay stimulated.
Comfortable environment: Create an environment where the elderly can feel comfortable and accepted.

If you haven’t yet created an estate plan or considered the financial aspect of aging in place, give my office a call today at (470) 235-7868. Let us explore how to make living independently possible for you or your loved one.

Resource: For more information on aging in place visit:

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/aging-place/aging-place-growing-older-home

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