Aging in Place Guides
Start with the safety checklist if you are looking at a home for the first time. The other guides cover paying for changes, choosing a contractor and avoiding scams.
What Is Aging in Place? A Plain-English Guide for Older Adults and Families
Aging in place means staying in your own home as you get older, with the changes and help needed to do it safely.
Falls at Home: The Facts for Older Adults and What Actually Lowers the Risk
More than 1 in 4 adults 65 and older fall each year, but research shows targeted home fixes, exercise and a medicine review can cut the risk.
Home Safety Checklist for Aging in Place: Room by Room
A printable, room-by-room checklist of more than 100 home safety checks, each with a fix and a rough cost tier.
How to Pay for Home Modifications: Every Option for Older Adults
An overview of every main way to pay for grab bars, ramps, walk-in showers and other aging-in-place changes, and who to call first.
How to Find a CAPS Contractor (Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist)
How to find and vet a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist, and when to bring in an occupational therapist first.
Home Repair Scams That Target Older Homeowners, and How to Stop Them
The most common home repair and fake-grant scams aimed at older homeowners, the warning signs, and what to do if you are targeted.
Medical Alerts and Smart Home Tech for Aging in Place: What Helps and What It Costs
A no-brand guide to medical alert systems, fall detection and smart home tools for older adults, with typical costs and privacy tips.
Talking to Your Parents About Aging in Place: A Practical Guide for Adult Children
A step-by-step guide for adult children on raising aging in place with a parent, walking the home together, setting priorities and sharing costs.