Measurement and Applications

Most people as they age, wish to do so with as much independence as possible, to remain in their homes and communities with the health and social services required [1]. This is known as aging-in-place, and it has many benefits for the aging adult as they remain connected to the places and people they know. With aging-in-place, older adults are more likely to be socially, cognitively and physically active. For many healthcare systems, this can also be a benefit by delaying or avoiding institutional residential care with a subsequent reduction in system demand. Aging-in-place does not come without a cost or challenges as many aging adults need the support of formal and informal caregivers. For the latter, this tends to be family members [2].