“Living in Place”©, a campaign of the Older Women’s Network housing committee, advocates that national and provincial Building Codes be changed to require that all units in new multi-unit residential buildings be entirely universal design. No tax dollars should...
The kids have flown the coop, you’ve entered into the Golden Years of retirement, had a health scare or other major life change and are now considering downsizing. The question is, do you want a house, condo or apartment?
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Most ѕеniоrѕ wаnt tо livе indереndеntlу for аѕ long as they саn. Mоving intо аn assisted living соmmunitу might mаkе sense for аnу numbеr оf reasons, but оnе must nоtе thе ѕеniоr'ѕ ѕеlf-еѕtееm due to less independence may be...
We have worked with over 3000 boomers, seniors and families. Most people were unhappy with the prospect of a move. It was overwhelming in many ways: where to go, what to bring, what to do with the ‘stuff’, will...
I think it goes without saying that most seniors would prefer to stay at home as long as possible if not forever. Home is where the heart is. Home is what we know. Senior housing should be ideal and comfortable....
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People call us and say, “My children won’t take much, the consignment shop doesn’t want anything, the auctioneer is very negative about selling my furniture.”
Some weeks we get many calls from people asking if we can tell...
Staying safe in your home is very important. It is easy to become complacent in an environment that you are used to and familiar with, but the reality is around one in three adults over 65 who live at...
Choosing to move to a retirement community is a big life decision. It often means transitioning away from a lifelong home and embracing the golden years. While it's an emotional time and often bittersweet, transitioning into this stage of...
Like any major change in our lives, the thought of downsizing creates a variety of emotions. For some, relief and excitement. For others worry and despair. Acknowledging the feelings and emotions around downsizing may help us manage that major life change.
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Is your life’s golden years fast approaching? If you’re in the twilight years of your career, the importance of finding comfort and security during your retirement years cannot be overstated.
While many seniors look to downsize their houses or move...
