Aging in Place: New Book Offers Strategies for Seniors and Their Families
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Retired developer Paul Wilczynski has authored a new book aimed at helping older adults and their families navigate the challenges of staying in their homes as they age.
Wilczynski, who is 78 and has lived in Asheville, emphasizes the importance of making decisions about aging in place before a crisis forces a change. According to a 2023 AARP survey, three-quarters of Americans over 50 express a desire to remain in their own homes. However, Wilczynski argues that simply wanting to stay in one's home is not enough.
The book, published by TheSeniorTechie Press in 2026, is divided into 13 chapters that guide readers through various aspects of aging in place. These include taking stock of one's situation, preparing the home, preventing falls, managing health, staying connected, protecting money from scams, getting around when driving becomes harder, understanding costs and funding, choosing help, and recognizing when staying put no longer works. Each chapter concludes with a checklist for readers to use as their circumstances change.
Wilczynski draws on his own experiences and those of others to illustrate the importance of making informed and deliberate decisions. He recounts the story of Frank, a retired electrician who returned home from knee surgery to find cameras installed by his daughter without his consent. This anecdote highlights the potential for well-meaning interventions to infringe on an older adult's autonomy.
The book is priced at $19.95 for the paperback (ISBN 979-8-9955017-4-9) and $9.95 for the ebook (ISBN 979-8-9955017-5-6). It is available for purchase at TheSeniorTechiePress.com.
Wilczynski's book is particularly relevant given the rising costs associated with aging in place. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one in four older adults falls every year, while the Federal Trade Commission notes that reported fraud losses among adults 60 and older increased from about $600 million in 2020 to $2.4 billion in 2024.
For adult children, the book offers reassurance. This sentiment resonates with many families navigating the complexities of aging in place, where the goal is to maintain independence while ensuring safety and security.