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The second premise is that aging in place is a positive concept. When you age in place, you live in the same community (although not necessarily in the same residence) until you die. Most elders prefer to live and die at home, where they are surrounded by familiarity. In fact, 90 percent of today’s elders live independently in their community (i.e., in an apartment, condominium, townhouse, duplex, or free-standing house). They are able to do most things for themselves, although some care is provided by family members or friends (informal help) or paid home care workers (formal help).

Other elders may choose to live in a nursing home or other facility such as Abbeyfield housing or congregate care. If that facility is in a community with which they are familiar, they will also be aging in place.