It is normal for adults to wish to live independently or “age in place” as they get older. Safety, mobility, and other daily activities are some of the factors to consider when making a decision for yourself or your loved ones.
There are benefits to aging in place. Familiar surroundings offer comfort. Some benefits include:
Preserving independence
Reducing expenses
Providing consistency
Maintaining support from neighbors and community members
Here are some helpful tips for staying home as you or your loved ones age in place:
Install a ramp with handrails to the front door.
Remove area rugs and fix all carpets firmly to the floor.
Ensure good lighting, especially over the entirety of stairways.
Install grab bars near toilets and in the bathtub or shower.
Reduce fall hazards with non-slip strips on floors or surfaces that may get wet.
The team at Acadian Health understands the value of adults who wish to remain in their home environment. Through partnerships with clinics, hospitals, or health plans, our care providers can visit patients in their homes to treat nearly every non-life-threatening medical condition that can be treated in an urgent care center or other healthcare facility. This includes a wide range of common to complex illnesses and injuries, such as urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, flu, dehydration and more. In addition, our team can provide hospital-at-home services as an alternative to inpatient hospital visits for general medical conditions.
Sources:
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/aging-place/home-safety-tips-older-adults
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/aging-in-place-home-modifications
