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Published May 09, 2012, 12:00 AM

There’s no place like home for growing old

“I have lived in my home for more than 40 years. I don’t want to have to move.” “The stairs are just getting to be too much for me.” “Since my wife died, I am so lonely.” These are common concerns that I hear all the time. I also hear, “I want to stay in my own home as long as I can.” The good news is that with the right help at home, you might be able to do just that.

By: Mary Krueger, Douglas County Senior Coordinator, Alexandria Echo Press

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