Is Aging-In-Place or Assisted Living More Desirable?

Photo credit Chuttersnap It's not hard to understand why 60-year-olds would say that they want to remain in their home for life rather than move to assisted living or a nursing home. These are generally people who are relatively healthy and feel that they can hire help for whatever they need down the road. Indeed, aging in place sounds like a wonderful concept. What could possibly be wrong with it?  Read more on HealthCentral to learn about the pros and cons of assisted living vs. aging-in-place: Carol Bradley Bursack is the Candid Caregiver MedicareFAQ – Medicare Resource Center Support a caregiver or jump-start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol                    Related Stories10 Things To Avoid Saying If You're Are Caregiver for Someone Living with DementiaCould Your Body Language Be Making Your Care Partner Anxious?Does Your Parent With Dementia Need Help But Not Realize It? 
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