Safety, affordability concerns could be barriers for aging in place
A vast majority of older Americans want to age in place, but they could run into financial challenges tied to maintenance and repair costs.
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This aging-in-place program flies under the radar, but it could lower senior care costs
There’s a national aging-in-place program to help people remain in their homes, but broadening access means navigating federal reimbursements.
Despite aging-in-place preferences, senior support services are in short supply
Older Americans want to age in place in their own homes, and they also want to remain in their current communities. But these desires could clash with a reality that many communities across the country simply don’t have the resources to support seniors,
Family caregivers who support older relatives are on the rise due to aging-in-place preferences
The share of unpaid caregivers rose sharply between 2011 and 2024, which researchers said came partially from rising preferences for aging in place.
Aging-in-place tech platform secures $35M funding round
With $35 million in new funding, the Helper Bees hopes to expand its services to more people seeking to age in place in their own homes.
Famed encyclopedia highlights ‘sandwich generation,’ recognizing importance of senior caregiving
Britannica, the English-language encyclopedia that has roots as far back as the 1760s, recently highlighted a phrase familiar to the reverse mortgage industry — the “sandwich generation” — in recognition of the growing importance that caregiving for older relatives will have as the global population grows older.
Remodeling industry could benefit from focus on aging in place
Consumers seeking remodeling work are focused on efforts that could “future-proof” homes for later life and aging in place.
NYC advocates call for billions of dollars to support seniors
A coalition of older New Yorkers and aging advocates are demanding more resources from the New York City government to address older residents’ needs.
Habitat for Humanity sees success with aging in place program
A New York county branch of Habitat for Humanity says its aging in place program is making a difference for area seniors.
Johns Hopkins: Long-term care must be expanded to support aging in place
A recent study authored by researchers at Johns Hopkins University’s Bloomberg School of Public Health suggests that the integration of health, social services and community-based support systems must be improved to better accommodate the desires of older Americans to age in place in their homes.