Resources

Publications

Difficult Aging in Place Conversations: What Industry Experts Have to Say

Terminal diagnoses. Driving issues. Cognitive decline. Living conditions that are no longer safe. Conversations around difficult topics can be challenging to initiate, but the consequences of ignoring difficult conversations can be devastating.

What conversations are you avoiding? Don’t know where to start? Worried your loved one will be offended or shut down?

  • Difficult Aging in Place Conversations helps you facilitate discussions covering topics in all five pillars of aging: housing, health and wellness, finance, transportation, and social interactions.

    – End of Life Issues
    – Transportation and Travel
    – Medical Situations
    – Housing and Accessibility Decisions
    – Cultural Considerations, Family Issues, and Privacy

    Aging-in-place experts share their knowledge, offer discussion tips on a variety of topics, and provide conversation starters to help the dialogue flow in a constructive manner.

    Time to start having those difficult conversations!

Aging in Place Conversations: What Industry Experts Have to Say

Whether you’re just starting your retirement journey, the child of a widow, or a seasoned lifelong learner, Aging in Place Conversations: What Industry Experts Have to Say provides answers to some of the top questions encountered when developing an Aging-in-Place plan.

Click on a name to get to know our contributing authors.

Tara Ballman | Bonnie Dobbs
Scott Fulton | Mary Kay Furiasse
Ronnie Genser | C. Vicki Gold
Fritzi Gros-Daillon | Sue Haviland
Peter Klamkin | Gina Knight
Ryan McEniff | Andriana Mendez
Amy Miller | Wayne Mitchell
Courtney Nalty | Deanne O’Rear Cameron
Carmen Perry-Tevaga | Julianne Rizzo
Steve Toll | Julia Uhll  

Act III: Your Plan for Aging in Place

Download this template to help you make your own plan for Aging in Place.

Aging in Place is a rapidly growing lifestyle option for Americans approaching or beyond retirement age. If an event occurs in your future that alters your circumstances (a change in location, a financial gain or loss, a health issue, etc.), we recommend you revisit this plan to determine if you need to do some rethinking.

NAIPC-TV

Check out our YouTube channel to catch aging in place conversations with experts in the field.

Blogging in Place

Ready to enhance your aging journey? Check out our Aging in Place blog and discover practical tips, expert advice, and inspiring stories.