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What is ageing in place?
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Typically when: people talk about ageing in place they are talking about an elderly person who may not be able to care for themselves at home such that they would be a candidate for moving into a nursing home. For those who are interested and able to, ageing in place involves continuing to live at home with the help and support of caregivers who assist with activities of daily living, medical needs, etc.
Answered 8/3/2016
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