This report documents the Aging in Place Workshop in Kansas City which focused on one of the most critical issues facing older adults—finding affordable and suitable housing options. Click here to download the report.
Key Findings:
- Older adults are able to age safely and independently in homes that incorporate principles of universal design
- Creative financial options such as reverse mortgages can provide older adults with added income from their home
- Accessory dwelling units, shared housing, and other Aging in-Place-friendly strategies can benefit older adults if local zoning ordinances permit
- Home and Community Based Services Waiver programs allow federal benefits to be granted to older adults who wish to remain at home