Baby boomers have long proclaimed their desire to stay in their homes post-retirement, a practice known as aging in place. They want to stay in the communities where they have friends, know their way around and have a support network. Cities and communities have "heard" them and many places are preparing for the groundswell of what happens when their residents creep up in years. Building a senior citizen center is nice, but clearly there's more to it than having a place to play Bingo. Here are a few of the programs and trends that are making a difference in the lives of the nation's aging population. 1. Solve the "driving is my independence" problem once and for all. Older drivers have...
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