Winter storm warnings in northern Minnesota

MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding. Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all. 

Turn Up Your Support

Many people want to age in place — to stay in their own homes and maintain their independence as they get older. But it takes planning, tough conversations, and sometimes, a complete shift in expectations. 

What happens when a parent’s needs change? How do families navigate decisions about safety, finances and caregiving while still honoring their loved one’s independence? 

And when multiple family members are involved, how do you share responsibilities without creating tension?

MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon and her guests discuss the pros and cons of aging in place, what to plan for and the conversations we should be having when it comes to taking care of a loved one as they get older. 

Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on:

Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.

Health

Shows

MPR News with Angela Davis

Aging

On Air

Host

Author

MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon and her guests discuss the pros and cons of aging in place, what to plan for and the conversations we should be having when it comes to taking care of a loved one as they get older.

Many people want to age in place — to stay in their own homes and maintain their independence as they get older. But it takes planning, tough conversations, and sometimes, a complete shift in expectations. What happens when a parent’s needs change? How do families navigate decisions about safety, finances and caregiving while still honoring their loved one’s independence? And when multiple family members are involved, how do you share responsibilities without creating tension?MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon and her guests discuss the pros and cons of aging in place, what to plan for and the conversations we should be having when it comes to taking care of a loved one as they get older. 

Aging in place: What it really takes to live at home as you get older

Sebastien Bozon | AFP via Getty Images

three women smiling in a broadcast studio

Aging in place: What it really takes to live at home as you get older

Go Deeper.

Like this?

News you can use in your inbox