New types of choices, expertise add value to idea of 'aging in place'

Sep 11 2013

The New York Times: Choices Give New Meaning to 'Home, Sweet Home'
Amy Goyer, the home and family expert at AARP, recommends that a geriatric case manager, social worker or other professional analyze the older person's needs to find the best option. AARP and the National Association of Home Builders in 2002 developed "aging in place" certification for home modifications, to teach contractors how to adapt homes. Among typical improvements are widened doorways for wheelchair access and safety features like grab bars in bathrooms (Hawthorne, 9/9).