Proactive housing planning is the foundation for a long and independent life. In this section, we’ll guide you through a comprehensive review of your home and community, from its physical features to your support system. By the end, you’ll have a clear, actionable plan to protect your safety and independence.
Great. Let’s see what it will take to not only hope to live out your life at home—without becoming a burden to your loved ones—but actually achieve that goal because you have a solid plan.
Age-Friendly Home
Learn the key features of a home that can adapt to your needs over time.
Having an age-friendly home situated in an age-friendly neighborhood alone will not help you accomplish your hope to be able to live out your life in the home. There’s more. Let’s take a listen…
Financial Resources
Explore how to plan for the costs associated with aging in place.
Besides having an age-friendly home & the financial resources to afford the care, there is one more critical piece that you need to have in place for your hopes of avoiding institutional care to come true. Let’s take a listen.
Family/Social Support
Your support system is your most valuable asset. Learn how to strengthen it.
Given that you have expressed an intent in either not aging in place or learning about alternative ways to approach your housing needs in retirement, let’s look at your options…
Retirement Community Options
This video explores the different types of retirement communities available.