What are your tips for staying independent at your own home?

Posted by Colleen Young, Connect Director @colleenyoung, Aug 31, 2023

Many people say they’d prefer to grow old in their own homes. What are your tips for remaining independent as long as possible. What do you do to:
- Keep up with home maintenance and housekeeping?
- Avoid injuries around the house?
- Combat loneliness or stay connected?

Any other tips?

October 25, 2023: Update from the Community Director

The knowledge exchange shared in this discussion helped to create this article written for the Mayo Clinic app and website. Knowledge for patients by patients and beyond Mayo Clinic Connect. Thank you for all your tips.

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my44 | @my44 | Oct 30 11:22pm

In reply to @larryg333 "Fantastick job, Marilyn! Keep up the great work. You're my new hero (heroine???). /L" + (show)

@larryg333 "She-ro" 😊

bmilanowski53 | @bmilanowski53 | Oct 31 7:33am

In reply to @kathymj "Oh my goodness. What a beautiful inspirational story for ME to read at this time. You..." + (show)

Being positive and grateful is the key that and moving your body and getting outside I hope you find peace. Meditation is my crutch.

kathymj | @kathymj | Oct 31 8:50am

Thank you for confirming my new thought process. I appreciate your kindness.

sillyblone | @sillyblone | Oct 31 10:45am

In reply to @dorisjeanne "Thanks! That makes my day!!" + (show)

You are welcome!

sillyblone | @sillyblone | Oct 31 10:51am

In reply to @kathymj "Oh my goodness. What a beautiful inspirational story for ME to read at this time. You..." + (show)

Your are amazing! Learning to be yourself and moving on has to be hard. Kudos and much love and joy sent to you!

crn | @crn | Nov 1 8:13am

Yes, being grateful every day is important. Staying as busy as you possibly can is great. Join clubs, exercise groups and walking as much as possible. Library books are a great escape too. I would be lost without my iPad for emails, texts, jigsaw puzzles, games, etc.