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Empowering Independence: Strategies for Successful Aging in Place

Planning for aging in place is not as easy as it might seem. Most people understand and expect changes as they age, including physical strength, mobility, vision, hearing & in some cases, cognition. Yet too few people recognize the impact of these incremental changes in health status. Failing to recognize or ignoring such changes can threaten both independence and well-being, making proactive planning critical to aging in place.

Karen uses real-world case studies to explore how patient advocates can support informed, person-centered decisions around various challenges and risks related to aging in place