There was a time when “retirement living” meant leaving. Leaving the home. Leaving the neighborhood. Leaving, in subtle ways, a version of yourself behind. Today, that idea is being quietly—and firmly—rejected. Across the United States, a growing number of older adults are choosing something different: They are choosing to stay. This is what we now call aging in place—but the phrase doesn’t quite capture what’s really happening. This isn’t just a housing decision. It’s a redefinition of independence. Continue reading Aging in Place Is America’s Most Important Housing Trend →