- ORIGINAL NEWS
A city famous for its beaches is helping residents age in place. What to know if you want to stay in your home
- SUMMARY
Many older adults want to remain in their homes as they age, but high costs and lack of services can make this challenging.
Laguna Beach, California, has implemented a program called Lifelong Laguna, which provides support to older adults so they can continue living independently.
The program offers a variety of services, including home repair, nutrition counseling, and end-of-life planning, and is free to participants.
Other cities have also adopted similar models to help seniors age in place.
Experts recommend that people who want to age in place start planning early and make sure their homes are accessible and safe.
They should also consider developing strong relationships with their neighbors and setting boundaries for when staying at home is no longer a viable option.
- NEWS SENTIMENT CHECK
- Overall sentiment:
positive
Positive
“Most retirees would prefer to spend their final days at home.”
“Some cities are experimenting with community models that help provide support to older adults, making it possible for them to remain in their homes longer.”
Negative
“The high costs of aging in place are one of the biggest obstacles that prevents older adults from fulfilling their desire to stay put.”
“About 70% of those individuals will need long-term care services at some point, according to Genworth Financial.”