If you’re like the majority of Americans over the age of 45, you want to continue living in a familiar environment throughout your maturing years. According to AARP, older home owners overwhelmingly prefer to age-in-place, which means living in your home safely, independently and comfortably, regardless of age or ability level.

The NAHB Remodelers of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in collaboration with Home In...

The Administration for Community Living, which includes the Administration on Aging, has developed a study report of older Americans.

Carolyn has written The Boomer's Guide to Aging Parents, which is available in print, digital and audiobook formats. She blogs weekly at Forbes.com and at AgingParents.com, where she discusses news items and issues pertaining to aging, healthy aging, the care of elders and the concerns of adult children and caregivers.

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Radio Entrepreneurs interviews Ira Yellen of the Aging in Place Essential Toolkit to discuss how his company serves the growing market of retired baby boomers.

We have been recognized with the following awards for the work we do for family caregivers and aging adults who are planning to age in place, 2015-2018.

• CT Entrepreneurial Awards, Finalist

• 60 Over 60 Recognition Award

• Co-chaired patient experience innovation initiative, St. Francis Medical Center, Hartford, CT

• CT Business Champions Awards Semi-finalist

• Boston Ad Club Brandathon, Semi-finalist

• Connec...

The Aging in Place Essential Toolkit was featured in the Sampan newspaper, one of the largest bilingual Chinese-English newspapers in New England.

Ira Yellen, Founder of the Aging in Place Essential Toolkit, presented at the Transitions Expo in Rocky Hill, CT.

Join us at the Transitions Expo: A Living and Planning Expo for Active Adults and Seniors on Saturday, October 7, 2017.

The 10th annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day (FPAD) will be observed on Sept. 22, 2017—the first day of fall.

Seniors Centers are the Masters of Aging. The National Council of Aging celebrates National Senior Centers Month during the month of September.