Aging in Place 101

Aging in Place 101 How can you age in place? IN YOUR CURRENT HOME IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD Mobility Equipment: • Wheelchair Ramps Turning Automotive Seats Sit-to-Stand Recliners 2 Universal Design: 3Opt for a Village: • No-step entryways • One-story living • Wide doorways & hallways • Open floor plan • Non-slip flooring • Reachable controls & Villages are non-profit residential • Home Elevators • Bath & Pool Lifts • Grab Bars • Vertical Platform Lifts communities for older adults that support residents' medical, functional, switches and social needs. Stair Lifts • Scooter Lifts for Vehicles • Scooters • Amenities vary, but may include home healthcare, transportation services, and assistance around the home. 4 Share a Home: Choose roommates with similar interests. IOI Mobility Sources: aarp.org ~ nahb.org - beaconhillvillage.org Share a home with family members.