Integracare Guide to Aging in Place: What is Aging in Place?
Where do you see yourself in the future? If you’re like most Canadians today, you picture living out your golden years at home. Some 91% of Canadians of all ages told the National Institute of Ageing (NIA) they want to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible. For those Canadians who are currently 65 and over, this number jumps to nearly 100%. Switching gears from the national to provincial scene, Seniors in Ontario have similar opinions. In a survey conducted on behalf of Home Care Ontario, 91% of Ontario Seniors revealed they want to stay in their home or apartment for as long as possible. In other words, virtually all Canadians expect to age in place instead of living in a retirement community or nursing home. The question then becomes, how many Canadians will achieve this goal? Here at Integracare, we believe in-home health care services [...]