Nationwide Aging in Place Awareness Campaign

To help older adults remain healthy and active throughout retirement, a nationwide consumer awareness campaign organized by the National Aging In Place Council (NAIPC) will increase older Americans' access to home- and community-based services that promote independent living.
 
National Aging In Place Week, designated Nov. 6-12, will be celebrated in communities across the United States including:

• Burlington, VT.
• Charleston, SC
• Milwaukee, WI
• Denver, CO 
• Indianapolis, IN 
• Portland, OR
• Washington, DC
• Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor, MI
• Minneapolis, MN
• Independence, MO
• Seattle, WA 
• West Seneca, NY

Meanwhile, the governors of Michigan, Minnesota, and Virginia have issued proclamations commemorating National Aging In Place Week in their respective states.
 
View a comprehensive list of activities at www.seniorsafehome.com. In most areas, seminars and resource fairs with exhibitors are being organized for older adults to learn about topics ranging from home safety and fitness, financial planning and budgeting, in-home healthcare and chore services, home accessibility issues, reverse mortgages, and transportation and meal services.
 
"An overwhelming majority of older Americans want to remain in their homes for as long as possible, but there is a lack of awareness of services that make prolonged independent living possible," said Peter Bell, executive director of the National Aging In Place Council. “We scheduled National Aging In Place Week during the second week of November to encourage thinking about this topic while families get together for the holidays. As families gather, it's a perfect time to discuss livability issues for parents and other older relatives." [Return to top]