Create a House Plan
Professional Housing Resources
How do you choose the right housing option? Start by eliminating the options that don’t align with your goals, then make a plan to learn more about options that might be worth considering. Then, begin searching for professionals that are the right fit for you. The following resources offer a starting point for your research.
Geriatric Care Physician:
Professionals who can help get a patient discharged back to their home, or to an appropriate facility.
Home Health Care:
Professionals who can arrange for heath care or assistance with activities of daily living (ADL) in your home.
Home Modification:
An occupational therapist can help you assess whether your home is age friendly, and then help you develop a plan to update your home to so it can accommodate you during all stages of life.
Realtors with Senior Home Specialty:
If you plan to move to an age friendly home, take a look at realtors with the Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation. SRES Realtors have the knowledge and expertise to guide homebuyers and sellers over the age of 50 through major financial and lifestyle transitions.
Placement Advisors:
Are you unsure which retirement community option is best for you? Are you wondering where to start your search? Try using the services of a placement specialist. They are often very familiar with local options and can help you decide which solution is best for you. They may even set up tours of your desired establishments. Often, these professionals are paid by the facility, which means their services come at no cost to you.
Senior Living Communities:
- 55places.com: National Listing of 55+ living communities.
- Life Care Centers of America: Independent living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Rehab, Memory Care Facilities
- Brookdale Senior Living: All types of communities including CCRCs, Independant Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Home Health Care, etc.
Explore the Possibility of Multi-Generational Living
This downloadable PDF will help you understand the pros and cons of multi-generational living, and why this option may be worth exploring.
In this academy
Defining Home
Requirements for Aging in a Private Residence: Age Friendly Home
Requirements for Aging in a Private Residence: Age Friendly Neighborhood
Requirements for Aging in a Private Residence – Financial Resources
Requirements for Aging in a Private Residence – Family/Social Support
Private Resident Options
Retirement Community Options
Life Plan Community Contract Options
Create a Housing Plan – Wrap Up