As people age they want to remain in their homes and retain their independence. Not all seniors want to live in a community setting. Giving care to older family members is difficult because they are not trained in care coordination, navigate the healthcare system, nor are they knowledgeable about how to assist their loved one in regaining their independence of maintaining their health (Lamb, 2014). This problem is further compounded because family members may not live close to their aging parent making close monitoring very difficult. This is an issue that I personally experience with my parents. They are both over 75 and still live in their home. They have made some modifications in the bathroom, to make using it simpler. They installed a
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They are looking for alternative lifestyle solutions that will allow them to live independently, optimize their physical functioning and improve their quality of life. The Age In Place (AIP) model integrated at TigerPlace was innovative and has demonstrated the need for nurse care coordination to assure the quality of life for aging seniors. There are many challenges that a program of this magnitude would have to address including, cost of care coordination, quality of caring, staffing mix and the effectiveness of the model regardless of the care setting (Lamb, …show more content…
Studies have shown that nearly 89 percent of those over age 60 want to remain in their home and that it is the most affordable option (Henley, 2016). Since most modern homes were designed for those who are ambulatory and can navigate steps, a decline in the person’s ability to walk or increase in pain could render a good portion of the house inaccessible (Henley, 2016). As a result of this issue, the author made three suggestions for addressing this concern. First declutter the home, sell what you can, then envision what positive changes can be made to the space. Second redesign the first floor to create a master bedroom. Finally prepare the upstairs for a roommate. These changes will make it easier for a person to AIP and create income in the process. The roommate may even be able to assist the aging adult with their chores and other
They are looking for alternative lifestyle solutions that will allow them to live independently, optimize their physical functioning and improve their quality of life. The Age In Place (AIP) model integrated at TigerPlace was innovative and has demonstrated the need for nurse care coordination to assure the quality of life for aging seniors. There are many challenges that a program of this magnitude would have to address including, cost of care coordination, quality of caring, staffing mix and the effectiveness of the model regardless of the care setting (Lamb, …show more content…
Studies have shown that nearly 89 percent of those over age 60 want to remain in their home and that it is the most affordable option (Henley, 2016). Since most modern homes were designed for those who are ambulatory and can navigate steps, a decline in the person’s ability to walk or increase in pain could render a good portion of the house inaccessible (Henley, 2016). As a result of this issue, the author made three suggestions for addressing this concern. First declutter the home, sell what you can, then envision what positive changes can be made to the space. Second redesign the first floor to create a master bedroom. Finally prepare the upstairs for a roommate. These changes will make it easier for a person to AIP and create income in the process. The roommate may even be able to assist the aging adult with their chores and other