Remaining in one's own home, with or without assistance, during late life.
The concept of allowing an elder to remain in his/her home, as they grow older or become more frail, by bringing services to them.
A concept that allows a senior to remain in his or her living environment, despite the physical and/or mental decline that may occur during the aging process.
A phrase describing an older individual's desire to continue living in their own home environment.
The theory of allowing a senior to remain in his or her living environment despite the physical and/or mental decline that may occur during the aging process.
A concept that advocates allowing a resident to choose to remain in his/her living environment regardless of the physical and or mental decline that may occur with the aging process of aging.
When an older individual continues to live at home or within the community, outside of an institutional environment.
Occurs when an aged individual continues to live and receive care at home, instead of being institutionalized.
refers to living where you have lived for many years, or to living in a non-healthcare environment, and using products, services and conveniences to allow or enable you to not have to move as circumstances change.
means staying in your home as you age rather than moving into an institution. Also called staying put. Could age in place as the owner of a home or a tenant in an apartment (pages 24-32).