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AGING-IN-PLACE
The act of making modifications to your home that will allow you to live there safely as you get older.
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
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DO I WANT TO CONTINUE LIVING IN MY OWN HOME AS LIFE PROGRESSES?
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WHAT CHALLENGES MAKE IT DIFFICULT FOR ME TO CONTINUE LIVING IN MY HOME?
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WHAT CHANGES CAN BE MADE TO CONTINUE LIVING IN MY HOME?
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HOW MUCH MONEY CAN I SAVE BY STAYING IN MY HOME?
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WHAT WOULD I MISS ABOUT LEAVING MY HOME?
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WHAT EQUIPMENT WOULD HELP BOTH THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE CAREGIVER WITH ADL'S (ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING)?
QUICK FACTS
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87% of adults age 65+ want to stay in their current home and community as they age.
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Falls are the leading cause of injuries requiring emergency treatment in adults aged 65 and older and lead to more hospital admission and deaths than any other type of trauma.
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The average cost of a nursing home is approximately $100,000/Year per individual.
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Only 3% of homes are designed for safe living for the older consumer.
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The number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to nearly double from 52 million in 2018 to 95 million by 2060.
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Average U.S. life expectancy increased from 68 years in 1950 to 78.6 years in 2017.
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Aging in place tends to improve seniors’ quality of life, which improves their physical health.
Why GoUniversal?
GoUniversal has a team of experts ready to guide you through the process of making your environment a safer place, so that you can maintain your independence and quality of life as you start to age.
We are also Certified Aging-in-Place Specialists, which is a designation awarded by the National Association of Home Builders to those who have demonstrated the ability and knowledge to help
The Occupational Therapist that we work with is also a Certified Living in Place Professional. If you are interested in having your home assessed by an OT, please reach out to us to schedule your home evaluation!
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