许多年长的美国人想要老化,但很少有人有基本的家居安全升级,促使非营利组织努力提供负担得起的改造。 Many older Americans want to age in place, but few have basic home safety upgrades, prompting nonprofit efforts to provide affordable modifications.

越来越多的老年美国人希望随着年龄的增长留在家中,但只有不到一半的人具备基本无障碍特征。 A growing number of older Americans want to stay in their homes as they age, but fewer than half have basic accessibility features. 简单、负担得起的升级,如坡道、抓棍、不翻翻地板、照明更好和可获取的储存,可大大加强安全和独立性。 Simple, affordable upgrades—like ramps, grab bars, non-slip flooring, better lighting, and reachable storage—can greatly enhance safety and independence. 诸如 " 帮助回家的英雄 " 等方案,得到了美国轮子餐和 " 家庭供应基金会 " 的支持,为数以千计的老年人和退伍军人提供了关键的家庭维修,帮助他们有尊严和安全地安顿下来。 Programs such as Helping Homebound Heroes, backed by Meals on Wheels America and The Home Depot Foundation, have supported thousands of seniors and veterans with critical home repairs, helping them age in place with dignity and security.