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Housing: Aging in Place
Aging in Place refers to programs, services and policies that allow aging adults with developmental disabilities every opportunity to live at home for as long as possible. As people age, their needs frequently increase. The type and level of support that people require may change. People have traditionally been moved into institutional care settings instead of having their level of supports changed and delivered in their current home and community. Often, the decision for this move is based on the lack of government resources available for community-based supports.

As the baby boomer generation ages and people with developmental disabilities are enjoying longer lives, the need for services is increasing. People with developmental disabilities often require support throughout their lives. The impact of moving to an institutionalized setting is significant and adversely affects the older adult’s quality of life. These effects are compounded for adults with devel...opmental disabilities.

Older adults with developmental disabilities may feel more isolated than others who are aging because their social networks do not often include children or a spouse. Aging adults with developmental disabilities are happier, healthier and safer when they live in a familiar environment surrounded by friends and supported by trained caregivers who know the person and are knowledgeable about their developmental disabilities.

AUTHOR: Power, Asetha (2008) Homeless Hub. [Show More][Show Less]


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A Canadian Homelessness Research Network (CHRN) initiative. The CHRN has received financial support from the Government of Canada’s Homelessness Partnering Strategy and the Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada