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.

The Older Womenʼs Network Housing Committee is calling for a change to federal and provincial building codes to require that all new multi-unit buildings be Universal...
CALLS  CALLS  CALLS People call us and say, “My children won’t take much, the consignment shop doesn’t want anything, the auctioneer is very negative about...
MEDIA RELEASE, Nov. 16, 2016  On November 9th, the Older Women’s Network (OWN) presented Living in Place and Universal Design Awards to five pioneers and...
Many seniors feel they have heirlooms – items that have been in their families for generations. They actually feel a responsibility to pass them...
We have helped over 3000 people with the downsizing process and have often found that older seniors don’t know what to keep. We start by...
So often these are the words we hear from people, “That cost me a lot of money!” Whether it is a vacuum, a set of...
We have worked with over 3000 boomers, seniors and families. Most people were unhappy with the prospect of a move. It was overwhelming in...
Often we consult with seniors, boomers or family members about DOWNSIZING. A frequently asked question is, “What should we bring to the retirement residence (condo...
We have worked with over 3200 seniors and their families and we are constantly dealing with the fact that most seniors DO NOT WANT...
Recently I was in a line of vehicles pulling up to get my donut and coffee. I noticed something suspicious and focused more carefully...