When asked what is important as we age, the common theme is health and the desire to live independently. Older adults are living longer, some remain very active and healthy while others are not; the range is wide. “Aging in Place: Growing Older at Home,” an article written by the National Institute on Aging, focuses on the key areas to help older adults plan ahead and identify the support they will need to continue to live independently.

St Louis Area Agency on Aging provides information on elderly services, transportation, food services, Medicare, and other related services.

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