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If you took a poll of older adults and asked each person if they wanted to remain in their own home until the end of their life, most people would say, “of course.” That is a wonderful...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 05/27/2022
“Sharing is caring.” The phrase that is common in preschools also applies to many other situations. With the sharing economy now in full swing, sharing is not just caring;...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 01/10/2020
According to 2018 Home and Community Preferences: A National Survey of Adults Age 18-Plus by AARP, 3 out of 4 adults age 50 and older want to stay in their homes and communities as...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 01/10/2020
Never want to move? Want to receive the care and support you need in the home you love? Whether you are committed to remaining in your long-time family home or an amenity rich apartment...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 01/10/2020
SENIORS FEAR LOSS OF INDEPENDENCE, MOVING INTO NURSING HOME MORE THAN DEATHChattanooga, Tennessee — Senior citizens fear moving into a nursing home and losing their independence...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 08/13/2018
A trail blazer is defined as a person who makes, does, or discovers something new and makes it acceptable or popular. It is a term used to describe Virginia Norton and Hal Bean. Not...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 08/28/2015
Communities in the U.S. can follow a relatively simple and low cost initial set of indicators to determine if their services meet the needs of an aging population. These indicators...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 03/27/2015
According to the AARP, 80 percent of American seniors desire to stay in their homes for the remainder of their lives. This process is known as “aging in place.” Seniors choose...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 03/27/2015
Grant will support five communities in second year of Community AGEnda: Great Places to Grow Up and Grow OldWashington, DC/New York, NY (October 16, 2013) ? Grantmakers In Aging...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 03/27/2015