Aging in place: Difference between revisions

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''"'Aging in place"''' is growing older without having to move.<ref>Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, http://www.timesrecordnews.com/trn/nw_national/article/0,1891,TRN_5703_5389945,00.html</ref>

According to the ''[[Journal of Housing for the Elderly]]'', it is not having to move from one's present residence in order to secure necessary support services in response to changing needs.<ref>http://www.seniorresource.com/ageinpl.htm</ref> Aging in Place has grown in popularity and celebrated by the National Aging in Place Week and the National Aging in Place Council that promotes the positive outcomes of seniors having a choice in their care and living arrangements.<ref>http://www.naipc.org/</ref> There are now Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) specialists to fill the growing need in this service model for seniors.<ref>http://www.nahb.org/category.aspx?sectionID=686</ref> Communities are now fully engaged and committed to exploring ways to better serve seniors by developing action plans that address the future needs and ensure that the services are in place for seniors.<ref>AGINGAging INin PLACEPlace INITIATIVEInitiative, http://aipi.n4a.org/</ref>

Aging in Place offers a multi-level of services within one campus/senior community.

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