Aging in place: what you need to know

The vast majority of seniors today chose "aging in place," or staying in their homes as they age, and many resources are now available to help them. With the right amount of planning, aging in place is easier than ever. We’ve gathered some articles that will help your parents stay safe and happy where they feel best – at home! Learn about fall prevention, at home healthcare, professional home care services and caregiving, assistive technologies, and security in and around the home, as well as how to get organized before any serious crisis occurs – and more.

Planning to age in place:

Create a living space perfect for aging at home

There’s no place like home. These tips will help you enjoy aging in place.

Caring for aging parents: a home visit checklist

 Learn what to look for when visiting your aging parents to see how they’re coping.

Caregiving basics – prevention  and planning

A primer on the aging process and how to plan ahead for caregiver support

Organizing medical and contact details

Use our helpful caregiving forms to keep important caregiving and medical information at your fingertips

Staying safe at home:

Safety checklist for creating a fall-safe home

Preventing falls is simple with our home safety checklist

Preventing falls

There’s more to fall prevention than removing obstacles. Here are some things you should watch out for.

Safety and security outside the house

Easy steps to help your parents stay safe and sound outside the house

Fire safety in the kitchen

Fire safety tips and safety products to help prevent or stop stovetop fires.

In-home care services:

A guide to home care

Learn about the fundamentals of home care, how to find a reputable agency and what questions to ask.

Home health care agencies- services, costs and selection

Find out how at home health care agencies can support your caregiving.

Create your personalized caregiving guide

Take 5 minutes to create a caregiving plan customized to your situation

Assistive technologies:

New technologies for aging in place

High-tech products and assistive devices for seniors that can make life easier, safer and more fun.

Finding assistive devices for daily living

Want to harness technology to make daily life easier but not sure where to start?

Electronic pill dispensers

New technology makes organizing all of your medications easy.