Aging in place is when a person lives and ages in the residence of their choosing, usually their home, for as long as they are able. The choice to age in place involves planning for current and future needs, both physical and financial.

A person who wants to age in place may need home modifications such as wider doorways or a ramp to make way for mobility products. A personal care aide or home health aide may be needed to help with bathing and dressing or medication management.

Home medical equipment dealers can make recommendations for home safety or join the home modification industry to help their clients age in place successfully. Home health agencies play a key role in aging in place by proving the care and companionship a person may need to successfully stay home.

Seen Health Invests $22M for PACE Care Centers
The company raised $22 million in funding to grow its Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) centers, the first of which will launch in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES—Seen Health, a health care organization focusing on aging-in-place services and culturally-focused care models, announced it has invested $22 million in funding to expand access to its culturally-focused care centers for eligible seniors. The company said the first center is set to open in California and will be built upon the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) model.

Keeping Dementia Patients Comfortable on Halloween
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America released tips & steps family caregivers can take to ensure their loved ones with dementia are safe & comfortable during Halloween this year

NEW YORK—With Halloween approaching, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering five tips for family caregivers to help their loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses remain comfortable and safe during the holiday. 

Millions of Aging Americans Are Facing Dementia Alone
4.3 million people ages 55+ who have cognitive impairment or dementia live alone in the United States
By Judith Graham

Sociologist Elena Portacolone was taken aback. Many of the older adults in San Francisco she visited at home for a research project were confused when she came to the door. They’d forgotten the appointment or couldn’t remember speaking to her.
It seemed clear they had some type of cognitive impairment. Yet, they were living alone.

Senior Helpers of Lancaster County Achieves AFC Certification
Community Health Accreditation Partners awarded Senior Helpers of Lancaster County with the Age-Friendly Care at Home certification

EPHRATA, Pennsylvania—Senior Helpers, an in-home senior care services provider, announced its Lancaster County location has achieved Age-Friendly Care at Home (AFC) certification by Community Health Accreditation Partners (CHAP), a nonprofit organization accrediting providers of home- and community-based care.

House Doctors Introduces ‘Aging in Place’ Services
The certified services aim to ensure safety & comfort for aging homeowners

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia—House Doctors, a Premium Service Brands company specializing in handyman services, home repairs and improvements, announced the nationwide reveal of its aging in place service. The program aims to help seniors live independently in their homes for as long as possible through certified home modifications that ensure safety, accessibility and comfort.

Ageless Innovation to Continue "Reach Out and Play" Program
AARP signs on as title sponsor for programs sophomore year

PAWTUCKET, Rhode Island—Ageless Innovation, a company that aims to reimagine how people positively live and age together through the power of play, will continue its ongoing mission to bring people of all ages together through its powerful “Reach Out and Play” campaign following the immense success of its inaugural year.

Bronx Program Brings Robo-Cheer to NYC Seniors on Valentine's Day
Program by Bronx-based RiverSpring Health Plans alleviates loneliness, provides companionship for New Yorkers

NEW YORK—A mechanical pet program designed to help seniors stave off feelings of loneliness and isolation has provided a timely Valentine’s Day companion for one local woman. 
 
Ruth Mensch, 90, was gifted the lifelike pooch by her nurse care manager after she noticed she could use a pick-me-up. The golden pup responds similarly to a real canine, barking, stretching and changing positions in response to being stroked.