To address the needs of this rapidly growing population, AARP encourages its members to carefully consider ways to make their homes places where they can comfortably and safely age in place. Bigger changes can include enlarged doorways to allow for wheelchair access or a walker and adding ramps to eliminate stairs. Dr. Rodney Harrell, the vice president for Family, Home and Community at AARP, says intentional planning to create an ideal space to age in place can be started at any time. It is an extension of the organization’s extensive HomeFit Guide, which is available online. This designation was developed in 2002 by the National Association of Home Builders in collaboration with AARP and other experts.

Source: New York Times May 21, 2021 09:00 UTC