aging in place
Coverage of aging in place in the Nexus archive.
- Yonder Radio: Rural Gerrymandering, Aging in Place, and Tribal Broadband
Yonder Radio discusses rural gerrymandering impacts from voting rights changes, aging in place in Wisconsin, tribal broadband on the Pine Ridge Reservation, and a flood commemoration mural in Kentucky. The show highlights rural stories, including LGBTQ+ affirming churches and regional musicians.
- To afford aging in place, older adults turn to ‘Golden Girls’ housing
Older adults are using 'Golden Girls' housing to afford aging in place. A senior services administrator highlighted home sharing as an efficient method to create affordable housing and support older people who want to age in place.
- Aging in place: Colorado leaders say resources are needed to help seniors remain in their homes
Colorado now has more residents over 60 than under 18, prompting discussions on aging-in-place solutions. Brothers Redevelopment provides subsidized home modifications to help seniors remain in their homes, as highlighted by veteran Rick Gibbons' bathroom renovation. A related episode of 'Real Talk with Micah Smith' will air Sunday.
- Meet the families using tech to help grandma stay independent longer
Karen Murray uses JubileeTV to remotely control her 93-year-old mother Marion's TV and monitor her from afar, helping manage cognitive impairment challenges. The article highlights various smart home technologies, including AI-enabled appliances and remote caregiving tools, designed to support aging in place for older Americans and reduce assisted living costs.