Aging in Place
Stay home. Stay safe. Stay independent.
Home modifications
- Grab bars in bathroom.
- Walk-in shower.
- Stair lift if 2-story.
- Lever door handles.
- Bright lighting.
- Remove rugs (fall hazard).
- Wider doorways.
- Smart home tech.
Care plan
- Plan for as needs increase.
- In-home care via agency.
- Family caregivers.
- Adult day programs.
- Respite care.
- Hospice eventually.
- $30-40/hr in-home aide.
Senior support tech
- Apple Watch with fall detection.
- Medical alert pendant.
- Ring/Nest doorbell + cameras.
- Smart locks.
- Voice assistant (Alexa).
- Smart medication dispenser.
- GPS shoes for dementia.
Connection essential
- Family check-ins regular.
- Friends + neighbors visits.
- Faith community.
- Senior center activities.
- Volunteer work.
- Senior transportation services.
- Loneliness = bigger health risk than smoking.
When to leave home
- Multiple falls.
- Unable to manage meds safely.
- Wandering / dementia advancing.
- Unable to bathe/dress.
- Cognitive decline severe.
- Caregiver burnout.
- Discuss with family + doctor.
Free home assessment
Many Area Agencies on Aging do free home safety assessments. Call Eldercare Locator: 1-800-677-1116. Occupational therapist evaluation Medicare-covered with referral. Catches risks early. Stay home safer longer.