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. 2022 Aug 31;8(3):28-31.
doi: 10.32481/djph.2022.08.007. eCollection 2022 Aug.

Aging in Place:: Are We Prepared?

Maggie Ratnayake  1   2   3   4   5 ; LPCMH; ATR; NCC;1; Shay Lukas  2 , Sachi Brathwaite  3 , Jessica Neave  4 , Harshitha Henry  1   2   3   4   5 ; BS-c;5
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Aging in Place:: Are We Prepared?

Maggie Ratnayake et al. Dela J Public Health. .

Abstract

While aging in place is preferred by the vast majority of adults and can bring a host of psychological and physical benefits, older adults require community support in order to age in place safely and with dignity. In this commentary, we review the demographic changes and characteristics of older adults nationally and in Delaware, highlight some of the benefits and challenges to aging in place, and discuss the individual and system-level strategies that are needed to help older adults successfully age in place. Finally, we provide an overview of one creative solution that addresses instrumental and social needs among individuals aging in place with chronic illness.

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