This course is designed to assess the health needs and provisions for GruetliLaager, Tennessee that will facilitate aging in place. This plan is meant to aid in the development of a future aging in place best practices plan. The 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.” The overarching goal is to discover what is unique about Gruetli-Laager and to better understand how to help the community provide services and facilities that will allow for aging in place. Potential areas may include: health and physical needs, informal care, money and finances, the built environment, community services, and social inclusion
Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner.
Smart Communities Initiative Contact Info
University Faculty Contact
Cristina Barroso
Public Health
Local Government / Community Contact
Michael Frixen
Regional Planner