Aging in Place: What It Means and How to Plan

Aging in Place

Is My Home Still Safe for Me? How to Walk Through and Check Your Layout

Calm, practical, neighborly

Published: June 2026Read Time: 7 minsReview Status: Public/Educational

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About This Guide

🎯 Target AudienceSeniors checking their own homes

🤝 Target PartnerCertified Aging-in-Place Specialists (CAPS)

⚠️ Caution LevelLow

Purpose & Tone

Calm, practical, neighborly

Structural Notes

Room-by-room hazard audit

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