Frail Seniors Find Ways to Live Independently

New program saves money and keeps seniors out of nursing homes by aiming at capability

For many seniors, having some help to do daily-living activities can be the difference between living at home and spending their final days in an expensive institution. Elien Dumon/Unsplash

Pauline Jeffery had let things slide since her husband died. Her bedroom was a mess. Her bathroom was disorganized. She often tripped over rugs in her living and dining room.

“I was depressed and doing nothing but feeling sorry for myself,” said the 85-year-old Denver resident.