Glossary
Aging in Place
Definition
Living in your own home, safely and independently, as you age — usually with home modifications, in-home care, and community supports.
About 90% of Americans 65+ say they want to age in place. Making it work usually requires home modifications (grab bars, no-step entry, lighting), a care plan that scales (from check-ins to home aides), funding, and a backup plan for the day staying home stops being safe.
See also
Related terms
- ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) — The six basic self-care tasks used to measure how independently a person can live: bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, eating, and continence.
- Long-Term Care — Personal and medical care provided over an extended period to someone who cannot fully care for themselves — at home, in assisted living, or in a nursing home.
- CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community) — A senior community that provides independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing on a single campus, so residents can stay as their needs change.
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