A home for life, he kāinga mō ake tonu atu

Our new Age Concern Information Sheet asks: Will your home be a home for life?

Planning ahead for older age should include thinking about your home. 

Our homes can enable us to live safely and independently, right into very old age, and even if we develop physical limitations. But not all homes are like this; some can be disabling rather than enabling.

It makes sense to think ahead and incorporate design features that promote independence, prevent accidents, and ‘future-proof’ your home so it can last a lifetime.

If you’re making changes to your home or shifting to a new home, it’s a good time to plan for the future. 

This Age Concern Information Sheet includes a wide range of things to think about.

> DOWNLOAD our new information sheet 

Photo – courtesy of Health Canada