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What does it mean to “age in place,” and why does it matter? Those questions motivated my conversation with Carol Chiang, today’s guest on the Love, your Money podcast.  We’ve been taught to fear aging, and most people prefer to focus on maintaining their youth than thinking realistically about care and comfort later in life. But aging is inevitable, so why not focus on setting your future self up for success instead of chasing the idea of youth?According to AARP, 9 out of 10 retirees say they’d prefer to age in their home, and it’s safe to assume that most people want to age with their dignity, grace, choice, and freedom intact. But. Only 15% of people have done any preparation to support aging in their current home–and that’s why I brought Carol onto the show. She is the founder of Evolving Homes, which provides expert consultations to homeowners who want to age in place.From maintenance of health and functionality to structural adaptations for your physical living space, there are so many ways you can mini