[Toolkit] Aging in Place

Canadians are living longer than ever before, and now over 18% of the nation’s population is age 65 and older – a proportion that is growing rapidly and expected to reach 20% by 2025. But while the demographics are changing, one thing that remains the same is the desire of most older people to remain in their own homes for as long as possible. Having access to the health and social supports and services needed to live safely and independently in your own home for as long as you wish or are able is an important part of aging in place. Thinking about the future, planning ahead, and making key decisions ahead of time are important to ensuring you have the best opportunity to age in place, in your own home and community.

This Aging in Place Toolkit has been designed to help you think about the various aspects of maintaining health and independence as you age, and what kind of considerations are involved in making a plan and decisions to support you to age in place.

The questions, checklists, and resources in the Toolkit cover many different aspects of life and aging, and will help you understand what you can do now, and in the future, to prepare for your older years and give you the best chance to have a more positive experience as you age.