As More Older Adults Seek to Age Independently, Tailored Supplemental Benefits Can Support Them in Living Their Best Lives

Aging independently is a desire many people express no matter where they live around the world. And while the desire is strong, making aging in place a reality for those who want it requires a significant effort among individual caregivers, professional healthcare providers, affiliated healthcare services, and healthcare organizations including hospitals, health plans, and standalone medical facilities.

The costs of aging in place—financial, physical, and psychological—often are substantial. When left unchecked, they have the potential to severely and negatively affect an older adult’s ability to remain at home. This paper explores the challenges our older population faces and the solutions of non-emergency medical transportation, personal care services, and virtual monitoring that can help older adults age in place well.