Aging in Place

In all corners of the USA-- including Alaska-- the interest in helping the elderly live independently or semi-independently at home longer. This article in the Homer News says it this way:

“Aging in place is a very national phenomenon and I’m committed to having people remain in their homes,” Horazdovsky said.

Pam Horazdovsky is a geriatric care manager, and she assesses clients’ needs and abilities and makes recommendations for care that will maximize their independence in the least restrictive manner.

The entire field of gerontology is blooming, and if you tune back in to our blog tomorrow we'll be talking about the growing army of certified workers in this discipline and how they're helping keep folks in their home, sweet homes.

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