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Friday, May 14, 2010

“Aging in Place” Offers to an Alternative to Nursing Homes

Stanford University’s Center on Longevity is promoting the concept of communities where people age in place and able to get the services and supports they need to remain in their own homes or apartments rather than having to move to institutional facilities. “By initiating aggressive, informed action today our nation can improve the quality of our neighborhoods in ways that support people across the entire life span,” according to a 2009 report from the Stanford Center titled, “Communities in Place Transforming communities for people of all ages."


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