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Aging in Place in Oklahoma: Lessons from the Missouri Initiative

Most older adults prefer to age in place in a location of their own choosing. Unfortunately, current systems and supports are insufficient to help seniors who wish to remain in their homes. Today the state of Missouri is leading the way in exploring new approaches to aging in place.

In this lecture, Dr. Marilyn Rantz provided an overview of the new concept of community-based aging in place and of the many components required for its successful implementation—from social and physical to environmental and public safety. In addition, she discussed her experiences with The Aging in Place Initiative in Missouri, including legislative changes required to make this model of care a possibility and the results of evaluations in community settings sponsored by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid.

Finally, Dr. Rantz shared the clinical outcomes and cost analysis of TigerPlace, a unique residential community built in 2004 as a collaboration between the University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing and a private healthcare agency. One of four “aging in place” sites approved by the state of Missouri, TigerPlace offers a new approach to research, care delivery, and environmental design, including the use of innovative new technologies to enhance aging in place that will soon be entering community settings.

This practical talk is appropriate for community leaders, urban planners, longterm care providers, elder housing providers, and cross disciplinary faculty and students.

See materials from this session.

See descriptions of other Distinguished Scholar in Aging lectures:

Developing an Interdisciplinary Research Trajectory

Improving Quality of Care in Nursing Homes While Reducing Care Costs