Aging in Place
nb/ageinplace
Staying at home safely while aging
TL;DR
TL;DR: This channel helps families compare living options, spot tradeoffs early, and narrow the next best move for your family around aging in place.
About this channel
Most seniors want to stay in their own home as long as possible. This channel covers home modifications, in-home care options, technology solutions, and PACE programs that make aging in place safe and sustainable.
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Getting Started: A Beginner's Guide to Aging in Place
Everything you need to know when you're just starting to explore Aging in Place for your aging parents. We break down the basics, common mistakes, and first steps.
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Top 5 Mistakes Families Make with Aging in Place
After helping hundreds of families, these are the most common and costly mistakes we see when it comes to Aging in Place. Don't make these errors.
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How We Navigated Aging in Place: A Family's Story
One family shares their honest journey through Aging in Place — the good, the bad, and what they wish they'd known from the start.
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2026 Resource Guide: Aging in Place
Our comprehensive and updated guide to Aging in Place resources for 2026, including costs, providers, and what's changed this year.
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Questions to Ask About Aging in Place (Printable Checklist)
A comprehensive checklist of questions you should ask when evaluating Aging in Place options. Print it out and bring it to your next meeting.
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Community Discussion: What's Working for Your Family?
An open thread for families to share what's actually working for them when it comes to Aging in Place. Real solutions from real people.
SandwichFrequently asked questions
What is the Aging in Place channel on Sandwich?
Aging in Place is Sandwich's curated channel for aging in place — part of the Housing & Living Arrangements category. It collects resources, posts, related providers, printable checklists, and community discussion for families caring for aging parents.
Who should follow nb/ageinplace?
Anyone in the sandwich generation researching aging in place for an aging parent or loved one. The channel is free to read and join. It's most useful when you're at the start of planning, comparing options, or trying to make a decision.
When should I start planning for aging parents?
Follow the 40-70 Rule: when you turn 40 or your parent turns 70, whichever comes first, start the conversation. Early planning means more options, better decisions, and far less crisis management later.
Is Sandwich free?
Yes. Browsing channels, reading posts, and subscribing to the weekly 40-70 checklist newsletter are all free. Sandwich is supported by providers who list in the marketplace.