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.

Photo by Ioana Radescu on Unsplash Humans are uniquely acquisitive.  We fill our homes, our garages and our closets to the brim.  And the older we get, the more we accumulate, lose track of and push into storage rather than...
Image source The fast pace of modern life simply urges homeowners to create serene places where they can retreat when they’ve had enough. A spruced-up bathroom is one option but a beautifully-decorated yard is also suitable for a retreat. Just think...
Photo by cottonbro from Pexels As we grow older, it’s harder to perform all the actions we did when we were young. Seniors often end up in nursing homes where others take care of them. However, aging in place is better, as it...
Living independently is important at any age. You get the freedom to do what you want – within reason – to eat what you want – again, healthily and within reason – and to just enjoy life the way...
Many older adults find themselves unable to care for their homes as they age They may have trouble navigating the maintenance tasks, cleaning and routine chores. Others struggle to complete normal activities of daily living on their own, such...
Photo by Vlada Karpovich Basements are often a left-out space at home. Usually, they have unused space that you can makeover to give it more fun and productive feels to it. Whether you want a safe space, somewhere to relax...
Taking care of your aging parents is a significant responsibility. They need to learn how to adapt to their age and limits that come with it, and you need to help them on their journey. Even though their homes...
The time to start planning (and saving for) your dream retirement home is before you retire. Looking at real estate listings in areas where you'd like to live and making lists of your "must have" features is both fun,...
Image Credit There are many reasons why someone may want to move into a new home at an older age. Perhaps it’s time for a new location after retirement, you’re eager to downsize, or maybe your current home simply isn’t...
Many people choose to downsize in their retirement and find a home that is better suited to whatever their needs might be. If this is the case for you, you may be tempted to buy a home that is...