helping older adults flourish where they live
Our Aging in Place Program
Creative Community Partnerships Helping Seniors Age In Place
The Need:
10,000 Americans turn 65 every day making them the fastest-growing age group in the country. By 2030, 20% of the US population will be 65 or older.
About 19 million older adults live in homes that are in disrepair or inadequate for their needs and cannot access the resources to make these places livable. This is why Habitat partners with families, communities, and local organizations across the U.S. to help older adults improve their homes and quality of life, allowing them to flourish where they live.
Our Goals:
- reduce risk & fear of falling
- create safe & accessible homes for those aged 60+
- connect homeowners to healthcare services
Apply Now
Take the first step by completing our application. For questions about this program, complete the form below.
Please Note: Home Repair Applications will be accepted through May 15, 2024 and then paused to allow for those qualified homeowners to have their repairs completed through the summer and early fall. We will reopen the application process for home repairs on September 1, 2024. ANY APPLICATION we receive between May 16 and August 31 will be held and not processed until September.
Please keep checking back for more information on when applications will be open to the entire county! Thank you.
Common Services Provided
Accessibility modifications made by Habitat for Humanity of Summit County may include the installation of:
- ramps
- grab bars
- tub-cuts
- lever style door knobs
- technology
- smoke/CO2 detectors
- gates
- handrails
- interior and exterior lighting
- non-slip flooring and flooring repair
- ADA compliant toilets