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Aging In Place…American Aged Care..!
- By Locums, Inc
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- 06 Feb, 2019
Aging in place: the big trend in American aged care 3 things you should know about aging in place http://aginginplace.com defines aging in place as: “Living where you have lived for years, typically not in a health care environment, using product, services and conveniences which allow you to remain home as circumstances change…you continue to…
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Aging in place: the big trend in American aged care
3 things you should know about aging in place
http://aginginplace.com defines aging in place as:
“Living where you have lived for years, typically not in a health care environment, using product, services and conveniences which allow you to remain home as circumstances change…you continue to live in the home of your choice safely and independently as you get older.”
Staying at home instead of going to an aged care facility sounds nice. Home is much more comfortable because it’s more familiar than an aged care facility. And for many it sounds easier not to have to sell their house and find somewhere they’d be happy to spend the rest of their days.
However, if you are thinking about aging in place, it does require some planning.
However, if you are thinking about aging in place, it does require some planning.
Here are 3 things you need to know to successfully, and safely, age in place.
1. Changes you’ll need to make to your home
Did you know in America alone, 75% of accidental deaths in people over 65 were attributed to injury caused by falling? Ideally, for aging in place it’s better to live on one floor and minimize the need for stairs and:
• Widen doors and hallways to accommodate a wheelchair
• Install (or update) alarm systems
• Replace floor with slip-resistant materials
• Put in ramps
2. Consider the cost of homecare
A recent study evealed 91% of pre-retirees wanted to either stay in their current house or at least avoid aged care facilities throughout retirement. And while this does sound like a nice idea, many don’t consider the financial, and practical, implications of this desire to stay at home, because the median cost of home health aide is $46,332 a year .
Another financial and practical consideration is the need to have a plan B. If one spouse is taking care of another, and they become unable to do it any longer, their family may need to consider an aged care facility.
3. Maintenance costs
Eventually retirees will find themselves hard-pressed to do chores such as mowing the lawn and shovelling snow. For couples between 64-74 housing costs such as taxes, utilities and maintenance make up 30% of all expenses, according to a study by Boston College.
The key takeaway from this point is to make sure these expenses are accounted for when working out a retirement budget.
4. Healthcare access and transportation
As we get older we need quite a few medical and dental professionals to help us stay healthy. This is why it’s important to ensure high-quality healthcare facilities are close by. It’s also why having access to good public transport systems, like buses, taxies, Uber and Lyft drivers is a must.
Good transportation isn’t just necessary for healthcare, it’s necessary for good quality of life; in that good transport lets retirees get out and about when they want to.
Aging in place is the desired way of life for retirees
Retirees want to stay in their own home , on their own terms and live how they want to live. With a myriad of services now available it’s never been easier to make aging in place a possibility.
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