“Aging in place” has become the buzz phrase of the future. Baby boomers and Gen X’ers are finding themselves planning for longterm living arrangements for their aging parents, if not for themselves. A vast majority of persons prefer to “age in place”. The phrase is defined by the CDC as “the ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income or ability level.”
Although aging in place may mean you simply stay in the same community, most people consider it to mean you stay in your own home, in lieu of a healthcare environment. AARP reports that 87 percent of adults 65+ want to stay in their current environment. However, the desire to remain in their current environment requires planning and forethought. The sooner you prepare, the more likely you will be able to age in place successfully and safely.
As you or a loved one approaches mature adulthood, you start making changes to your lifestyle and your home environment. Now is the time to plan. Consider the potential health declines that you or a loved one will experience over the next 10, 20, or 30 years – vision may decline, strength may diminish, balance and coordination changes occur, hearing may become impaired, and the risk for falls increase. Assistive devices may be required to get around the house. Safety becomes a major concern.
These tips will make your environment a place to safely age. In addition to creating a safe environment, you may need personal assistance. Family and friends are the best means of providing this kind of care, but many times they are not available. Today you can find various resources to help you with personal care. There are many agencies, licensed by The Agency for Healthcare Administration in Florida, that can provide companions and home health aides to help with all your needs around the house. There really is no longer a reason why you can’t live your best life possible – and in your own home.
To learn more about how ComForCare Greater Orlando can help you live more independently, call us today!
This article was written by Cindy Gray, a Registered Nurse and a Certified Dementia Practitioner, and the owner and administrator of ComForCare Greater Orlando.
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