AGING IN PLACE is the ability to live in one's own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably regardless of age, income, or ability level. (CDC)

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Most of our homes do not allow us to age in place successfully. A doorway too narrow, a countertop too high, or a bathroom without grab bars can make it more challenging to carry out everyday tasks. A loose rug, slick flooring material, or inadequate lighting can cause even the steadiest person to fall. Inevitably, things tend to get a little more difficult as we get older. But you don't have to be old to think about aging in place and, in fact, you shouldn't wait.

 

Aging in place doesn't have to mean adding a ramp to your front porch or big silver grab bars next to your toilet. By applying the principles of universal design, making your home safer and more accessible can be discrete and even stylish. Instead of a ramp to bypass steps to the front door, you can add an inclined sidewalk surrounded by attractive landscaping. Instead of that big silver grab bar, you can install a towel rod designed to provide support when you need it. By making these kinds of changes to our homes now, we can prevent falls and other injuries, make daily chores easier, and increase our chances of staying in our homes for life.

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