Source: https://www.chestnuthilllocal.com/stories/aging-in-place-prepare-your-home-ahead-of-time,37088

1. The Urgency and Unexpected Nature of Aging-in-Place Needs

Many individuals are "caught off guard" by the sudden necessity for home modifications.

• Prevalence of Risk: "Anyone age 55 or older has a good chance of needing new hips, knees or shoulders by their mid-60s." This highlights a significant demographic at risk.
• Demographic Context: In Philadelphia, "the 55 and older adult population represents 26% of our population, or as AARP puts it, one in four of Philly’s nearly 1.6 million residents," emphasizing the scale of the need.

2. The Des ...