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Podcast: ComForConnections: Aging and Home Care Podcast
Episode: Insight for Aging Services Pros: Supporting the Aging-in-Place Journey for Older Adults
Description: According to a 2021 AARP survey, 77% of adults aged 50 and older wish to remain in their homes for the long term. However, despite this desire to age in place, a 2018 survey by HomeAdvisor reported that only 40% of homeowners aged 55 and older had made home modifications to make their homes safer and more accessible.
Tune into our latest ComForConnections episode and delve into effective strategies and best practices for Aging Services professionals to support older adults in aging in place. Learn about aging-in-place and its significance for older adults, and obtain actionable insights on home modifications necessary for safety...