Seniors still want to stay in their own homes as they get older. Research shows that the number of seniors who want to live independently in their homes as they get older has stayed steady over the last few years. And with an explosion in the seniors population coming in the next few years it just makes sense for seniors to age in place. In almost all cases seniors will need some type of home care assistance services at some point if they’re aging in place.
It’s no surprise that seniors overwhelmingly prefer to stay in the homes where they have lived for many years. Often they have memories of raising their children in the home and want to keep the home as a place for their adult children to visit with their own children.
When seniors age in place they may need to make some adjustments so that they continue to live alone. Even seniors who are in good health now need to plan ahead for a time when that might not be the case. And seniors and their families need to consider things like safety when seniors live alone.
Seniors who are considering aging in place should expect that these things will be part of aging in place:
Technology Will Be A Part Of Daily Life
Technology is changing the game for seniors that want to stay at home. Generative AI can help seniors with many different household tasks. That makes living independently much easier. With home technology devices like interactive cameras, video doorbells, electronic lock doors, and virtual assistants seniors can have a great quality of life at home. But, that means seniors need to be open to learning new technology. Seniors who embrace technology will find that it improves their quality of life at home.
Home Care Assistance Is Going To Be Necessary
Home care assistance means help for seniors with things like cleaning, cooking meals, running errands, or getting rides to the doctor. It’s normal for seniors to need a little help as they get older. As seniors get older they usually find that they have some trouble with tasks that used to be easy. Home care fills in the gaps so that seniors can live the way they want to live.
Planning Is Essential
The key to living independently for seniors is planning. Seniors should talk to their children or other family members to make plans. Planning ahead for things like safety, security, and socialization at home means that seniors will be able to enjoy living at home as they get older.
More Happiness, Better Health
There are significant proven benefits to living independently. Seniors that age in place typically are much happier than other seniors. Seniors who age in place have a lower risk of developing health conditions like depression, heart disease, and high cholesterol. Seniors who live independently tend to have stronger social connections too. They maintain better relationships with family members, neighbors, and friends.
Sources: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/aging-place-growing-older-home
https://www.healthline.com/health/aging-in-place
https://www.usnews.com/360-reviews/services/senior-tech-aging-in-place-survey
https://www.aarp.org/home-family/your-home/info-2021/home-and-community-preferences-survey.html