Aging is a fact of life. We simply can’t stop the clock, and for most adults, there will come a time when a little extra assistance performing the tasks of daily living would be helpful.

In fact, someone who turns 65 today has a nearly 70% chance of needing some type of long-term care in their remaining years, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.

For some people, this support means moving into an assisted living community or a nursing home. For others, aging in place is a much more attractive goal.

What Is Aging in Place?

"Aging in place" is exactly as it sounds: Spending your twilight years in your home, without having to move to a senior care facility.

It's also a popular choice. According to AARP's 2021 Home and Community Preferences Survey, 77% of adults age 50 and older want to stay in their homes for the long term. Only 29% of survey respondents said they plan to relocate to another community as they age.

What's key to staying in your familiar environment is senior home care.