While old people’s homes have their advantages, most elderly people prefer to live in their own homes for as long as they can. In fact, almost three quarters of seniors said in a 2010 AARP survey that they wish to live at home so long as they’re able to do so safely. Besides being more comfortable, it’s also a smart move financially to stay put. Senior care homes don’t come cheap, with the average fees being around $35,000 a year, and even more in major metropolitan areas like New York City. But living at home becomes challenging the older we…