Aging in Place

Simply put, ageing in place means choosing to stay in your own home, with family, friends, and neighbours - instead of moving to a residential facility designed to support long-term care such as a nursing home - as you grow old. Many people prefer to age in place because it enables them to better manage their lives and stay connected to loved ones. It can also be more cost-effective than moving to a residential home or assisted living community.

However, older adults with physical and cognitive conditions may benefit from living in a more supportive environment, such as a nursing home, if their home stops accommodating their needs or it becomes a safety concern. In general, people can successfully age in place when they have resources that provide them access to timely and adequate health & well-being care, company, safety and social & physical activities.

Healthy Leitrim funds a wide range of events, workshops, classes annually while promoting the existing services in Leitrim County Council that supports older adults to age in place.

These are promoted closer to the time of the event.