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Aging in Place: Are We Prepared?

Many factors should be considered when we assess the suitability of both our built and social environments for aging in place, recognizing that these elements can have a direct effect on physical and social health and wellbeing. This article addresses benefits, challenges and strategies to aging in place. 

Author: Maggie Ratnayake, LPCMH; ATR; NCC; Shay Lukas, Sachi Brathwaite, Jessica Neave, Harshitha Henry BS-c


Publication Date: August 31, 2022


Description: While aging in place is preferred by the vast majority of adults and can bring a host of psychological and physical benefits, older adults require community support in order to age in place safely and with dignity. In this commentary, we review the demographic changes and characteristics of older adults nationally and in Delaware, highlight some of the benefits and challenges to aging in place, and discuss the individual and system-level strategies that are needed to help older adults successfully age in place. Finally, we provide an overview of one creative solution that addresses instrumental and social needs among individuals aging in place with chronic illness.


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Keywords: aging in place, baby boomer, social need

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