Aging in Place While Living Alone – Elder Orphans – Smilecast 139

Aging-in-place is harder when you’re alone. What steps do you recommend individuals take to be prepared to age at home alone? What are some of the risks? What should local community support services know about your needs and how can they better serve you? This is a new phenomenon called elder orphans. Carol has it covered.

Carol Marak –

Older adults and family caregivers deserve authentic and straightforward information on aging concerns. It’s not about younger vs. older; it’s about inter-generations; living together, learning from one another, and exploring solutions that abolish misguided perceptions.