Aging in place can work well for the elderly — until it doesn’t

The idea of “aging in place” (remaining at home) is certainly appealing to many elders and their family members. But as situations change, there comes a time when staying at home can become a source of stress rather than a comfort. The question is, how do you know when that time has come? Relocating from home to a facility dedicated to senior living is a major life change, and it can be a difficult decision for both the elderly and their family, especially when the family members do not live nearby. Further complicating matters, elders may try to mask […]