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Aging in place : a state survey of livability policies and practices

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  • "The vast majority of older adults want to age in place, so they can continue to live in their own homes or communities. As the older population grows, the degree to which it can participate in community life and reach needed services will be determined, in part, by how communities are designed. This report examines state policies that can help older adults age in place. These policies include integrating land use, housing and transportation; efficiently delivering services in the home; providing more transportation choices, particularly for older adults who no longer drive; and improving affordable, accessible housing to prevent social isolation."
  • "In the next 20 years, the number of adults age 65 and older will nearly double in the United States. Many of these people will reject high-priced institutional care and, instead, will continue to live in the community, even if they have one or more disabilities. The degree to which they can participate in community life will be determined, in part, by how well their physical environment accommodates them and the level of services provided. Health-care costs are expected to increase as our society ages. But what will happen if projections become reality? Obesity rates, already at 35 percent among adults, are projected to increase to 45 percent by 2020. State officials would be wise to look at preventive health measures that include building communities that facilitate active means of transportation. The same types of measures that make it easier for people to incorporate exercise into their daily routines can also stimulate private investment in local economies and facilitate social interaction. Aging in Place: A Survey of State Livability Policies and Practices builds upon earlier work by the PPI and NCSL to offer state legislators and officials concrete examples of state laws, policies and programs that foster aging in place. Specifically, readers will learn about land use, transportation and housing strategies that help older adults age in their communities. These efforts complement the work being done at other levels of government, such as the U.S. Administration on Aging's Community Innovations for Aging in Place Initiative and the more local Atlanta Regional Commission's Lifelong Communities project. More state activity in this area could strengthen and expand the success of these types of efforts. State legislators play a critical role in enacting legislation and providing funding for programs that make a difference in the lives of older adults in the community. It is our hope that state policymakers will consider these and other ways to facilitate aging in place in their states so that older residents can live near friends and family, rooted in their communities."

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