connecting you to resources
Safe at Home Checklist
Rebuilding Together has a great checklist of aging-in-place safety considerations. Please click the following link to review:
Aging-In-Place Inspection Checklist
The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) has created a detailed Aging-In-Place Inspection Checklist which can be of use to homeowners in prioritizing and planning necessary upgrades. Please click the following link to review:
https://www.nachi.org/documents/aging-in-place-inspection-checklist.pdf
Eldercare Locator
The Eldercare Locator is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging which provides a list of resources to connect you to services for older adults and their families in your area. Please call 1-800-677-1116 or click the following link to find services available in your area:
https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx
Benefits CheckUp
The BenefitsCheckUp® website from the National Association of Aging is resource that assists older adults and people with disabilities with benefits programs that can possibly help pay for health care, medicine, food, utilities and more. Please call 1-800-794-6559 or click the link below to learn more:
Ohio Department of Aging
The Ohio Department of Aging provides a wealth of information for older Ohioans. Please click this link to view their website and all they have to offer:
Downsizing Tips
Whether you are downsizing to create more space and be more organized or you are planning to move, here is a basic checklist from Life Storage to get you started. Please click the link below to review: