Aging In Place
If you are like many Canadians, you want to Age in Place in your own home and community. The Government of Canada has information created to help you achieve just that! This website information covers key topics such as:
- Thinking about your home – A key step in planning for independence is assessing your home to determine if it can meet your changing needs as you age.
- Thinking about your community – The type of community you live in can also impact your ability to live independently.
- Getting around – Being able to get to appointments, shopping and recreational activities is an important part of being as independent as possible.
- Thinking about supports – Some older adults find that they need some help with the day-to-day activities of living independently within their own home.
- Staying connected – Staying connected to friends, family and community provides many benefits as you age. Social connections with community members of all ages can support physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being.
- Staying financially secure – Understanding and planning for future expenses and staying informed about available income sources will help you maintain your desired standard of living.
- Staying safe and free from abuse – Even though people of all ages experience fraud and abuse (including financial abuse), older adults may be particularly vulnerable.
