EP101 - AARP/ Age-Friendly Social Innovation Challenge Housing

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One in every five Americans—nearly 80 million people—will be over 65 in 20 years, and surveys suggest that almost 90% intend to stay in their own homes  as long as possible. However, the nation now lacks the affordable housing and accompanying social services required to meet these needs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In particular, the four issues are;</span></p> <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The majority of houses in the United States are inaccessible to older adults with limited mobility.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Many older Americans who remain at home will need pricey long-term care.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Millions of older adults cannot maintain their present living arrangements due to financial constraints.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Isolation is common among older adults who live alone.</span></li> </ol> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We invite you to join us in another episode of This Is Getting Old with these circumstances in mind. Today's episode is Part 6: Housing—the 6th episode of the 10-part AARP/ Age-Friendly Social Innovation Challenge. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch the full episode to learn more about housing-related issues, programs, and innovative solutions for older adults.</span></p> <p><strong>Key points covered in this episode: </strong></p> <p><strong>✔️Aging In America As Seen In Nomadland</strong></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Have you watched Nomadland? </span></em></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The 2020 movie Nomadland has so many issues related to aging in America, from managing multiple chronic illnesses while living in a van, to finding employment after the age of 60. But it also has some heartwarming scenes because it demonstrates the impor