Got aging parents at home?

Housing

Housing is a HUGE topic. When we say housing what comes to mind?
Buying a home, selling a home, decluttering a home, buying or selling a second home like a cottage or trailer. Maybe modifying your home to stay home longer, or deciding to move  to an assisted facility or long term care facility. Many housing things to read about.

Many of us have parents who live in an assisted living facility or nursing home. Prior to them moving there we most likely asked lots of questions and looked at the available amenities. We wanted our parents to be...
Kids are priceless, most people with children would agree despite any kind of agonizing drama that one may experience over the years. So how priceless are they? And why might a senior feel that their daughter(s) are worth more.             Well, it's...
As we age, many of us decide to downsize. Downsizing involves moving to a smaller living space, a smaller house, condo or apartment. If we’ve been living in our present home for many years we’re likely to have accumulated...
Nowadays  there are three groups of people downsizing:  90 year olds are moving to retirement residences, the 70 plus crowd is moving to bungalows, condos or apartments, and the over  50 year olds are moving to a new LIFESTYLE, be...
“Living in Place”, the Older Women’s Network’s housing campaign, calls for a change to the Ontario Building Code to require that ALL new residential buildings be 100% universal design or easily adaptable, so that anyone of any age or ability can live...
Housing News Daniels Corp includes universal design in new DuEast condo Daniels Corporation and the Older Women’s Network have been in discussions for several months. Daniels Corp. has agreed to include universal design suites in their new DuEast condo in eastern Regent Park. Daniels’...
When you start planning for retirement and moving to a retirement community, think ahead. Ask yourself what you want and what way of life will make you happy in retirement. Start planning early while you are still in good...
Once upon a time, all senior communities were much the same. They were places where seniors could move to in their later years where their basic comforts would be taken care of for them. Usually this was three meals...
In some areas there are professional stagers who will have walls painted, carpets removed, hardwood installed, and even provide appropriate furniture so a home will sell quickly for the best price possible. Often seniors don’t want the disruption or financial...
Art has been found to increase the mental and physical health of seniors. There are now many programs targeted toward retirees and older seniors in particular. With the aging of the baby boomers, niche senior living communities have sprung...