CIAP

Coalition for Individuals Aging in Place

Helping older adults maintain their independence.

CIAP is a nonprofit that empowers seniors to age in place safely and independently, in the homes and communities they love.

A senior couple dancing together in their bright, colorful living room

What Is Aging in Place

Staying home, on your own terms.

Aging in place means staying in the comfort of your own home while maintaining independence as you grow older. For most older adults, home is where life happens: family, routines, neighbors, memories.

Staying there rarely comes down to one decision. It takes the right help at the right moment, across health, home, finances, and connection, and those needs keep changing as the years go on.

Most families discover their options only in a crisis, after a fall or a diagnosis. CIAP exists so no one has to figure it out alone, or for the first time, under pressure.

What CIAP Is

A concierge for aging in place, not a vendor.

CIAP doesn’t sell products, install equipment, or provide care. We are an independent nonprofit coalition that helps older adults and their families figure out what they need, then connects them to trusted providers who deliver it, from occupational therapists and contractors to home technology companies like MyIntel.

Because we aren’t selling anything, our only interest is what is genuinely right for you.

01

Tell us what's going on

A call, a form, or a conversation. No assessment fee, no sales pitch, no obligation.

02

We map the whole picture

Not just the immediate problem. We look across home safety, health, daily living, finances, and connection to find what actually matters.

03

We connect you and stay with you

Referrals to vetted providers in your area, and we remain a point of contact as needs change over the years.

Now Launching in Pilot Communities

The Senior Help Hotline

A free, AI-powered resource line that connects older adults and their families to trusted, vetted local help in minutes. See a “We Help Seniors” sign in your neighborhood? Call the number and a friendly assistant answers right away.

100%

Free for every caller

24/7

Assistant answers immediately

Vetted

Every referral is screened

Private

Your call stays confidential

Elements of Wellness

Every part of life, every phase of aging.

Aging well is about far more than safety. CIAP organizes its work around six dimensions of wellness so that no part of a senior’s life gets overlooked, whether they are planning years ahead, adjusting after a change in health, or managing needs that grow over time.

Physical

  • Occupational therapy
  • Meal delivery
  • Exercise routine

Emotional

  • Mental health
  • AI appointments

Intellectual

  • Brain games
  • Training & planning
  • Learn new skills

Social

  • Companionship programs
  • Local activities & events

Environmental

  • Home safety
  • Assessment & automation

Financial

  • Insurance
  • Bill pay
  • Estate

May each and every one of us age with dignity and grace.

That is our guiding principle. Everything we do, from wellness programs to advocacy, works toward that single goal.

Read Our Mission

Our Membership Program

The Wellness Circle™

Wellness Circle members get practical help making home a safe place to grow older, plus a community that looks out for them.

  • The Age Positive™ newsletter with aging tips and resources
  • A promotional T-shirt and bumper sticker
  • Exclusive discounts on senior-focused events and workshops
  • Discounted senior services from our partners
  • Priority response times from Wellness Circle partners
Explore the Wellness Circle

Advocacy

Change starts with a conversation.

You do not need to write a check to move this mission forward. Spread the word about aging in place, talk to your local policy makers about what older adults need to stay home safely, or bring an educational event to your community.

See How to Advocate

Support the Mission

Three ways to give.

Give funds

Monetary gifts go directly toward programs that help seniors stay safe and independent at home.

Donate a vehicle

Turn a car you no longer need into support for older adults in your community.

Donate a boat

Boats are welcome too. We handle the process and your gift funds the mission.

Every senior deserves a safe home.

Join the coalition as a member, an ally, or a donor. Each role keeps someone independent.

Become an Ally