Rodney Harrell, AARP Vice President of Family, Home and Community, chats with us about housing, transportation, and how making life easier for older Americans benefits citizens of all ages.
Read MoreThis Netflix documentary about regions of the world with higher-than-average life expectancies holds some key insights for anyone who wants to see North American cities become thriving, healthy places for people.
Read MoreMost people would like to age in place, staying in their own home as long as possible. But do you do if your home is in an auto-oriented community, and you can no longer drive?
Read MoreAs the Americans With Disabilities Act turns 33 years old this week, let’s debunk some myths that are commonly used as excuses for not making our built environment more accessible.
Read MoreMany older homeowners face a tough choice: Age in a home that’s too large or inaccessible for them, or give up their property and move somewhere else. Here’s how one resident of Delta, BC, found a third option.
Read MoreOur Neighborhood Storyteller recently received a call about her aging father, who, with his driving privileges revoked, has had to resort to walking on unsafe roads…
Read MoreEven if you yourself are able to live in a walkable area, you can’t choose where your loved ones live. And as this author describes, that adds to the difficulties of caring for an ailing parent.
Read MoreRosemarie Rossetti is an author, speaker, and leader in the field of universal design.
Read MoreExhausted from helping her father adjust to life in assisted living, our Neighborhood Storyteller Karla Theilen seeks comfort in a local record store.
Read MoreLocal business owners don’t just bring monetary wealth to a community; they can also bring a wealth of support and kindness to locals during their times of need.
Read MoreAging in place means being able to forge relationships with the people in your community—people who can support you when you need it the most.
Read MoreAging in American culture comes with the association of loneliness, dependence, and isolation. If cites were designed differently, this wouldn’t have to be the case.
Read MoreGiven our current pattern of development, is it overly romantic to want to transition through the stages of life while remaining in the same neighborhood, with the same people around us?
Read MoreAcross the U.S., cities are taking steps to make sure they work for people of all ages.
Read MoreAs senior care facilities are hit hard by the pandemic, homebuilders say interest in ADUs—and other multigenerational housing options—is exploding.
Read MoreThe godshuizen of Bruges offer a strikingly beautiful example of homes designed for elderly to age in place.
Read MoreA lot of older folks have more house than they need. A lot of single people need an affordable to live. A Colorado nonprofit is helping solve both these problems at once…but not only these problems.
Read MoreIt’s always been important that we build towns and cities that are strong for people of all ages and abilities. Huge demographic shifts make it urgent too.
Read MoreAARP’s Livable Communities initiative is offering two new resources — a grant and a book — to help us make communities that work for everyone.
Read MoreStudies show older people spend a huge part of each day alone. Reducing loneliness among our oldest neighbors benefits us all.
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