Aging In Place: Questions To Consider By BILL SPANIEL California Society Of CPAs About 90 percent of seniors plan to continue living in their own homes for the next five to 10 years, according to an AARP survey. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention define “aging in place” as being able to live in one’s home and community safely, independently and comfortably, regardless of age, income or ability level. If you or a loved one are in retirement now or planning for the future, the California Society of CPAs (CalCPA.org) recommends addressing these questions to make independent living a more workable reality.