#aging-in-place

#aging-in-place

They want independence, Petty said, but once they require help with managing medications or other needs, they are often transitioned into an assisted living environment.

The main takeaway from our research is that aging in place is not equally accessible to everyone... There's an enormous potential for inequity even here in Canada.

"Everybody made fun of us, but the end result ended up very, very nice," Banai said, reflecting on their decision to replicate their beloved home.

"What worked for us at 35 might be a literal pain at 75," says Justin M. Riordan, founder of Spade and Archer Design Agency in Portland, OR. "Dexterity, balance, and strength all shift as we age—turning once-simple tasks like reaching for a mug or twisting a stove knob into precarious balancing acts."

Enrollment in community nonprofit organizations for elderly care is capped due to action from Gov. Maura Healey; new applicants face a waiting list until service levels decline.

The new unnamed tiny house focuses on allowing its owner to age comfortably and safely in one place, featuring amenities tailored for aging residents.

Kami Vision’s new Fall Detect Camera, designed for seniors, detects falls with 99.5 percent accuracy. It notifies families and caregivers to promptly assist the individual.