Many people find that a combination of modifications helps make their set-up safer. For example, one person may find that a grab bar, tub cut-out, and shower chair make it easy to get in and out and stay safe while washing. Another person may find that all they need is a tub bench in order to make the process more seamless.

How a community built around aging well became the perfect home for this conversation. What Is the Village Model? If you have not heard of the Village movement, you are not alone. It is one of the most thoughtful and quietly revolutionary ideas in aging care today, and it often flies under the radar. Villages are grassroots, membership-based organizations that support older adults in maintaining their independence and staying in their homes and communities for as long as possible. They are...

Patients are being discharged with higher-acuity needs at a time when care coverage is limited, and costs are rising. Families often travel across state lines or take unpaid time off work simply to be present for critical moments, such as specialist visits that took months to schedule. Or the discharge home from the hospital or rehab.