Practical guides for the decisions that matter
You do not need to solve everything at once. Start with the part of daily life that feels uncertain, then use the linked guides to connect the pieces.
Home and independence
Aging in place: build a plan around the life you want
A room-by-room checklist is useful, but a living plan goes further. Map an ordinary week, identify the support you can actually count on and agree when the plan should change.
Make the home easier and safer to use
Follow the routes you use most: bed to bathroom, chair to kitchen, front door to vehicle. Separate small obstacles from changes that require professional assessment.
Getting around and getting to care
Transportation that supports a full life
Create a mix of options for appointments, shopping and social activities. Compare assistance, predictability and the complete journey—not simply the fare.
Healthcare access when you no longer drive
Plan around appointment times, return-trip uncertainty and the help you need at both ends. Includes a script for calling a clinic and a transport provider.
A medical ride checklist
A print-friendly page for recording trip details, mobility needs, handoffs, costs and the return plan. Complete it privately and share only what the people helping you need.
From hospital to home
Ask the questions that connect discharge instructions to the first day back: who will be there, what is ready and whom to contact if something is unclear.
People, support and belonging
Villages and NORC programs
Understand the models, then assess an actual program: membership, boundaries, volunteer help, professional services and what happens when requests cannot be filled.
Compare community support models
Stay connected in a way that suits you
Start with the relationships and activities you miss. Look for the barrier before adding another commitment to the calendar.
Share caregiving more clearly
List responsibilities, protect the older adult’s choices and make room for the caregiver’s limits. Includes a support table and a conversation guide.
Use research without overstating it
Learn the difference between a preference, an association and an intervention result. Understand what percentages can—and cannot—tell you.