Successful Aging

AARP Blacksburg Chapter is committed to enabling members to age successfully. Ideas, concepts, and opportunities will be highlighted on this page.

Aging in Place

Aging in Place is one of the initiatives of the New River Valley Community Foundation and their work is highlighted at https://cfnrv.org/partnerships-initiatives/fund-for-the-nrv/aging-in-place/

The aging in place team also has produced a workshop to help plan for contingencies associated with aging. The workshop also includes five videos, one each for the five areas of concern: http://nrvaoa.org/aging-in-place/

The Aging in Place workbook is an excellent tool for making plan for successful aging.

Take a look also at http://elderimpact.org/. The owner of this site has provided some excellent links relevant to aging in place:

The Most Common In-Home Injuries for Seniors and How to Prevent Them

How to Reduce Hoarding and Clutter to Prevent Falls

How to Remodel for Accessibility

How to Make & Pay for Home Modifications to Enable Aging in Place

Top 7 Garage Safety Hazards that You Shouldn’t Be Ignoring

Making Aging in Place Easier with Digital Health Technology