Preparing to Age in Place

I've gotten rid of a lot of books using PaperBackSwap.com. Yes, some books are simply out of date and won't move. And as my interests change, the first place I go to request a book is Paperbackswap.com. If nobody wants the books I've listed on PaperBackSwap.com, I leave them posted for 1 year, then they go to the Public Library's book sale. They take any and all. Your local library may have guidelines on when you can donate and how many you can donate at a time so it is wise to check with them. I have been very surprised at what books are requested of me through PaperBackSwap.com; some that I thought nobody would want do go to someone else. There are people who still do want books!

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I’ve always done things ahead of when I need them. Going thru stages of life, I’ve been calling agencies to age at home. All I can say is SAVE YOUR MONEY because you will need it for caregiving. My biggest worry would be to have plenty of food in the house and general errands. We all age differently. I believe as long as dementia does not hit, we will be ok.
I never gave much thought to getting older, but I think about it now since I’m in my young 80s. I hope my non smoking, non drinking and general healthy lifestyle will pay off. So many friends are no longer living. Difficult to look at their photos. There is help out therefor us ageing seniors AT A PRICE.
those lucky enough to own a home, there is always a reverse mortgage.

Home help is very expensive especially in California, your neighbor will probably go on to full blown dementia.
I truly believe we will be ok as long as Alzheimer’s/dementia does not happen.

I give extra books to charity. They can do what they want with them.

Thanks for the suggestion!

Everything I've done in my ongoing project "Preparing to Age in Place" has given me immediate benefit in my day-to-day work of living.
Though at first I was motivated by concern for future disability and needs, now I am also motivated by a feeling of freshness and ease in my daily life, and I want more!

Getting rid of unnecessary stuff is part of this.
Making our home safe and easy to care for is another.
Completing medical, legal and financial documents is another.
Learning about available professional help before we need it gives a needed sense of reality.

Lately I seem to have more time and energy for community work and friendships: immediate pleasure and learning, and a source of emotional support.

I think we must recognize that "adapting to change" is going to be a major part of living. Reducing the "weight" of our living structures can make it easier to adapt. It's a lot easier changing the course of a cabin cruiser than changing the course of an aircraft carrier!

55 years ago I was 20 and my neighbor "Poppy" was 100 years old. We lived near Broadway and 72 St. in Manhattan. "We must adjust ourselves to the prevailing conditions, and do the very best we can to pull our own wagon!" was Poppy's favorite saying, always said with a little chuckle. The memory makes me very happy.

I totally agree. Most assisted living facilities fall short when it comes time to really need help. Hiring private care in your own home is much more economical, and comfortable.