Depends on how long they live and their health l. Average age of death in the US is late 70s to early 80s. Plenty of people can live independently that long.
I would say only in the instance that their assets are very very high. If one can afford good, quality 24/7 care and equipment there is a good likelihood they can remain home. If not, it is almost certainly impossible given how long we live in these times. If mental health stays excellent there may be physical deficits such as balance issues, eyesight and etc. If the latter is good there may be mental deficits that require care. Often this comes down to a matter of resources. And certainly health figures into it. It is to be certain an unknown.
Like "Bridger46164," said basically if they have everything maybe it's possible.
For me it wasn't although I tried real hard. My dad died in 2004 and my mom was 79. She remained in the house where we had lived since moving here from Illinois in 1968. She wanted to stay in her house forever. I lived about 45 minutes - to an hour away round trip depending on traffic. I would cook extra food and take her leftovers, did all the yardwork, drove her places etc. for 10 years until she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. It was obvious with a three-bedroom house, pool, laundry on the outside patio ( we live in the desert southwest - too hot for her at 89 years old by that time) that it was time to move her into an ALF. There simply was no money to do home health care and plus she didn't like having strangers in the house so there was no other choice in our situation.
I had to empty her house, sell it and used the proceeds to pay for her monthly rent. She is now 95 and in a new facility in their memory care unit unable to walk or dress herself since nearly dying from severe dehydration and COVID in April.
So I'd say realistic? No. Possible? maybe, if your parents are cooperative types who would allow in home care or if you were to have them live with you - and that is a whole other ballgame with it's own problems!
I wish you luck in whatever your situation is with your parents!
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines aging in place as "the ability to live in one's own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level".
My grandma, yes over 100 and still push mows a lawn. Other people I cared/care for, no, the Independent test is a failure.
Often this comes down to a matter of resources. And certainly health figures into it. It is to be certain an unknown.
Like "Bridger46164," said basically if they have everything maybe it's possible.
For me it wasn't although I tried real hard. My dad died in 2004 and my mom was 79. She remained in the house where we had lived since moving here from Illinois in 1968. She wanted to stay in her house forever. I lived about 45 minutes - to an hour away round trip depending on traffic. I would cook extra food and take her leftovers, did all the yardwork, drove her places etc. for 10 years until she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. It was obvious with a three-bedroom house, pool, laundry on the outside patio ( we live in the desert southwest - too hot for her at 89 years old by that time) that it was time to move her into an ALF. There simply was no money to do home health care and plus she didn't like having strangers in the house so there was no other choice in our situation.
I had to empty her house, sell it and used the proceeds to pay for her monthly rent. She is now 95 and in a new facility in their memory care unit unable to walk or dress herself since nearly dying from severe dehydration and COVID in April.
So I'd say realistic? No. Possible? maybe, if your parents are cooperative types who would allow in home care or if you were to have them live with you - and that is a whole other ballgame with it's own problems!
I wish you luck in whatever your situation is with your parents!
My grandma, yes over 100 and still push mows a lawn. Other people I cared/care for, no, the Independent test is a failure.
Other people - some aren't even old yet...