For older adults, a serious injury or broken bone can mean the end of independent living. If you’d prefer to remain in your own home and stay in sync with your usual routine, there’s an organization that might be of help: National Aging in Place Council (NAIPC).
Access to Home and Community Services
Designed to increase seniors’ knowledge and access to home- and community-based services, NAIPC offers information on topics such as home safety, fitness, financial planning and budgeting, reverse mortgages, transportation and meal services.
“An overwhelming majority of older Americans want to remain in their homes for as long as possible, but lack awareness of services that make prolonged independent living possible,” Peter Bell, executive director of the National Aging in Place Council, says.
Aging in Place Experts
Coalition members include skilled persons from a wide variety of fields, including remodeling, architecture, interior design, financing, elder law, product design and manufacturing, urban planning, social services, healthcare and others. Just as importantly, the NAIPC encourages senior citizens, recent retirees and baby boomers to be proactive in planning for their future housing and healthcare needs. And they provide a lot of pertinent ideas and information to help them do exactly that.
For More Information
Check out the National Aging in Place Council (NAIPC) website, where you’ll find everything from case studies to information about modifying your home to make it more accessible for living as a senior. You’ll also get a lot of information about local chapters and events. It’s an important place to start when it comes to planning ahead—and staying active and engaged!
