People who move to Ford’s Colony fall in love with living here.  As a result, many residents wish to age in place in beloved homes.  The Thrive in Place (formally Aging In Place) Service Group provides information and education to Ford’s Colony homeowners about community resources and services so the resident can make educated decisions to enhance their wellbeing. This information will help enable aging and disabled individuals and caregivers to make informed decisions to live safely and comfortably in their home.  TIP also presents educational information about “life planning” alternatives to those who can no longer remain in their homes.  Upon request this information is also made available to the families of residents. 

 

Thrive in Place services include: frequent articles in Talk of the Colony, seminars on topics of interest, and materials including checklists of important documents.  A community resource list is also available.

 

• Caring Neighbors - Caring Neighbors is an organization of “neighbors helping neighbors” in time of need.  They serve those with temporary health-related needs, immediate family members who have lost a loved one, and families welcoming a new baby. Volunteers provide meals, transportation to medical and other appointments, and limited “handyman” services.  They also have baby and children’s equipment as well as home health care equipment for short-term loan. See contact information in your current Talk of the Colony.

• Security Daily Check-ins - If requested, Fords Colony Security will collect essential medical information (such as name of physician, allergies, medications, emergency contacts etc.), and then ask the resident to check in with Security on a daily basis to determine if there are any issues of concern.  If the resident has not called to check in by noon, an officer will come to check on him/her. To request this service, call the John Pott Gatehouse at 757-258-4080.