Aging-in-Place - What is it?

Aging in Place is growing older without having to move and it is what most older Americans desire as they age.

According to the Journal of Housing for the Elderly, it is not having to move from one's present residence in order to secure necessary support services in response to changing need.

DID YOU KNOW?

Some 70% of seniors spend the rest of their life in the place where they celebrated their 65th birthday.

Brethren Home Community Services understands that older adults wish to remain in their own home and we're here to help you stay in the home you love.  We offer non-medical home care, adult day services, handyman services and senior resource management.

When you see articles about "aging in place" they often refer to living where you have lived for many years, or to living in a non-healthcare environment, and using products, services and conveniences to enable you to stay there as circumstances change.

Darke County is an easy county for older adults to age-in-place as most of the stores and services we need are right here and easy to get to.  Additionally, our doctors' office and hospital are easy to access and traffic is light. For those who no longer drive, public transportation is available.

If you are planning to age in place in Darke County, what additional services do you anticipate needing that are not currently being provided?