Aging in Place: A State Survey of Livability Policies and Practices

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Article Publication Date: 
12/1/2011
Summary: 
This report examines state policies that are needed to help older adults age in place. These policies include integrating land use, housing and transportation; efficiently delivering services in the home; providing more transportation choices, particularly for older adults who no longer drive; and improving affordable, accessible housing to prevent social isolation.
Article Author: 
Farber, Nicholas; Shinkle, Douglas; Lynott, Jana; Fox-Grage, Wendy; Harrell, Rodney
Topics: 
Accessibility; Housing; Transition/Diversion from Institutions
Types/Tools: 
Reports; Surveys
Populations: 
Aging/Older Adults; Physical Disabilities
Sources: 
AARP Public Policy Institute
Programs/Initiatives: 
N/A
States: 
All States/Territories
Keywords: 
Long-Term Care; Model Communities
land use; livable communities; in-home services; Transit-Oriented Development; volunteer drivers; Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs); Communities for a Lifetime

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AARP Public Policy Institute
ppi@aarp.org
Phone: 
202-424-3890

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/53022