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Successful Aging In Place

Successful "aging in place" refers to a person's ability to reside in the environment of their choice with readily accessible services that meet their needs without having to move each time needs change. It is more than just staying in the same living arrangement for a long time and getting basic needs met. It also includes opportunities for engagement in community life, meaningful activities, recreational outlets, and self-expression pursuits.

This section provides information on some of the factors that influence successful "aging in place."


Community For A Lifetime Recognition Toolkit
Be recognized as a "Community for a Lifetime." This toolkit is a valuable resource for helping communities become elder friendly.

• Michigan Community for a Lifetime Application DOC icon

• Michigan Community for a Lifetime Elder Friendly Assessment DOC icon

• Michigan Community for a Lifetime Elder Friendly Assessment PDF icon

• Michigan Community for a Lifetime Action Plan PDF icon

• Michigan Community for a Lifetime Combined Action Plan PDF icon

• Michigan Community for a Lifetime History and Project Development Report PDF icon


Aging in Place

• Walkable Neighborhoods With "Walk Score"

• Rate Your Program Using Milieu Therapy Concepts

• Essential Elements to Effective Community System for Seniors

• Is My Community Elder Friendly?


Reports on Aging

• Resource List of Planning Tools for Aging in Place

• State of Aging and Health in America Report 2007

• Service Program in Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities

• Quick Guide to Health Literacy and Older Adults


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