What is aging in place? In plain English, aging in place means remaining in one's home safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level. It means the pleasure of living in a familiar environment throughout one's maturing years, and the ability to enjoy the familiar daily rituals and the special events that enrich all our lives. It means the reassurance of being able to call a house a "home" for a lifetime. - National
Contact: [email protected] Welcome, my name is Patrick Roden creator of aginginplace.com My interest in aging began early as I crawled around the floors of the nursing home where my grandmother was the head nurse. This imprinting set me on course to become a nurse and spend over two decades taking care of patients and their families; and now focusing on environmental gerontology. In 2000 I purchased the domain aginginplace.com with the goal of creating a global resource for people who desire aging in the safety and comfort of home (wherever they call home). After decades of
"Most elderly males have informal care, most elderly females do not." - Cynthia M. Taeuber Anyone who provides assistance to those who need it to maintain an optimal level of independence is a care giver. Families provide the majority of care giving, which is commonly referred to as “informal care” because it’s unpaid. If the care recipient is married the primary caregiver will be the spouse; otherwise adult children, typically, adult daughters or daughters-in-law will assume the
Aging in place refers to living where you have lived for years, typically not in a health care environment, using products, services, and conveniences which allow you to remain home as circumstances change. In other words, you continue to live in the home of your choice safely and independently as you get older. Our mission is simple: Provide the help you need and the information you want for aging in place. Best wishes, Patrick Roden RN, PhD, Certified Aging In Place Specialist (CAPS)
Aging:No Shangri-La
Everyone is the age of their heart. ~Guatemalan Proverb I was out for a run this morning in Portland’s Forest Park. The park is a national treasure and is the largest urban forest reserve in the United States, covering over 5,100 acres. The forest floor is graced with downed fur bows, pine needles, and moss covered old and second growth trees lining the path. A stream runs parallel to the trail until it takes a dramatic climb to the summit and leaves the gentle sound of running water behind. I‘ve always found