Ageing in Place

The Age Of COVID Has Made More Canadians Consider Ageing In Place.

What Everyone Needs To Know To Age With Independence, Dignity And Control.

The great majority of seniors want to age well and in place, in homes and communities, they can call their own. They want to be able to choose where they live and the structure of their living arrangements. Far too many Canadian seniors get placed where they do not want to be and do not age well.

But many have not taken a close look around their homes and asked themselves very objectively: Is it possible for me to live here safely, independently and comfortably for as many years as possible as I age?

In many cases, the answer may be no for a variety of reasons. Perhaps the home is too old and needs expensive renovations to make it safe for older residents; perhaps it has too many stairs; maybe it isn’t located close enough to family to help avoid social isolation or close enough to needed health or lifestyle services. Maybe chronic health conditions require more care than home care alone can provide.

COVID - 19 is forcing older Canadians to assess whether they want to risk moving into a retirement or long term care home or stay in their own homes. Since the majority wish to do the latter, in this course you will learn about the pros and cons of ageing in place including:

• Accommodation Options – Financial Implications • What Is Ageing In Place? • Steps To Take For Successful Ageing In Place • Home Modifications/Assistive Devices • Summary – Client Action Plan • Resources

Looking ahead and having a plan gives your clients – and your families - control. Rather than leaving things up to chance, they get to make the choices and decisions that they want—not that someone else wants.