Ageing in place preserves seniors' independence, reduces care costs, MU researchers find
Monday, March 7, 2011 - 12:50
in Health & Medicine
America's 75 million ageing adults soon will face decisions about where and how to live as they age. Current options for long-term care, including nursing homes and assisted-living facilities, are costly and require seniors to move from place to place. University of Missouri researchers have found that a new strategy for long-term care called Ageing in Place is less expensive and provides better health outcomes...