Aging in Place

Malden is facing the issue of a rapidly aging population. We are not prepared for in terms of housing and care, prompting a grassroots organization, Mass. Senior Action Metro North to start an initiative that allows seniors
to remain in their communities and age in place.
We would like Malden Business leaders and our legislators to look into starting" An aging in place" along
the lines of the Beacon Hill Village model .
Aging at home set ups are able to fill in the gap where some
traditional services can’t help people, particularly
in non-hospital, community settings.
The village structure gives people access to community information that allows them to stay local.
It’s one number to call for their needs, and it brings that vital peace of not being left alone to do things on your own, When it comes to seniors’ needs that can’t be met by the ordinary community member,
it’s important to have qualified providers available.
People are becoming more aware of the number of people aging. Just because there are so many people, there’s a greater demand on the range of long-term support services.
It’s going to take more than the government to handle that.
Get Involved Malden.
Massachusetts will have to take a look at the "Aging in Place" concept to protect Medicaid and get Seniors to remain independent by determining what they can provide. States are having to look at whatthey can provide, and what they may no longer be able to provide, and how are they are creatively going to come up with different ways of doing things.
We would look to Foundations in the State of Massachusetts to award
grants to villages across the state for senior housing needs.
Beacon Hill Village sprouted up ten years ago, founded by localseniors who preferred staying at home and getting their needs met through their community as they aged, rather than going to alternatives such as nursing homes or assisted living facilities.
In the city of Malden we have over 11,000 Seniors (and growing) over 65 years of age, with the majority Home Owners. So there are many potential Seniors who would benefit from services
In Malden our "village" typically would have at least 100 members and be run as a small non-profit, member driven organization.
Usually run with just a few staff members and a lot of volunteers. ,
A village compiles a list of trusted local service providers according to needs dictated by village members, and members pay entrance fees,
which can average of $350, in order to have access to that list, along with other membership perks, including social events and activities.
Fund villages, because we think they’re a new concept in how people could age in the community, which is people’s number ones desire–to live at home Villages provide a new model for doing that, that involves volunteering, community engages, and is consumer driven.In Malden and surrounding communities the Cities and towns are trying to control health care costs for employees.
Health and wellness and prevention tend to be at the top of the core services provided with managed care plans
There are relationships with home health agencies and health care providers
If a village member needs a higher level of care at home, and is seeking a home care provider or personal aid attendant, they will typically have those types of service providers on their vetted provider list. Right in line with controlling municipal and other health costs Villages typically enter into strategic alliances with businesses, which could range anywhere from contractors and financial
planners to home health agencies and reverse mortgage lenders.
Oftentimes, local businesses will offer their services at a discounted price for village members A model malden seniors aging in the neighborhood alone and with families will encourage shopping locally
Howard C. Mcgowan Malden Senior,,Former Veterans Administration
Voluntary Service officer Marine Corp League, VFW Mass Senior Action
Council Advocate Senior Issues, Member of the Malden Senior Community
Center Advisory Board, Mass Senior action Metro North Chapter Board
of Directors--
Howard McGowan
MaldenSenior
349 Pleasant Street
Malden. Ma 02148
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