Category Archives: Housing
There’s a Tiny House Revolution in Portland, OR
Changing Aging reports about Portland’s pioneering policy of encouraging accessory dwellings as a way to promote sustainable growth, affordability, and a housing alternative for older people wanting to either stay put or to move near their children. “Known in the … Continue reading
Design and Technology Can Help Older People Stay in Their Homes
From the article, “Elder tech: The next level in age‑friendly housing,” by Michael J. Berens: “Builders have come a long way from the days when putting in a ramp, some grab bars and maybe a wheel-chair accessible bathroom was regarded as … Continue reading
Problems Growing Old in the Suburbs
This thought provoking article in The Herald, a South Carolina newspaper, is about Boomers being in denial when they think about aging in place if that place is a home in the suburbs. But this issue affects many parents of … Continue reading
Could You “Age in Place” in Your Home?
“Much of the attention on America’s rapidly growing aging population is aptly focused on the need for professional, reliable caregivers to help the elderly age in place at home. What we might forget to consider, however, is the equally critical … Continue reading
Eco-Conscious Retirement Communities
“Though eco-conscious retirement communities are still rare in the United States (exact figures are scant), they are expected to grow in number as baby boomers age and seek healthier, greener alternatives.” Click here to read about what “green” means (there … Continue reading
Marc Freedman Offers Ideas to Transform How We Live in Our Later Years
Marc Freedman, Founder and CEO of Encore.org, recently shared more excellent insights about how to make our older years something to look forward to: “In this piece in today’s Wall Street Journal, I offer six concrete proposals–innovations that I believe have … Continue reading
Changing Times: Oh, the Irony! Italian American Museum Wants to Evict 85-Year-Old Italian Renter
Little Italy, NYC: Adele Sarno moved back into the family apartment in the ’60s and has lived there ever since. But the neighborhood she knew has changed. “The number of people of Italian ancestry who live in Little Italy is shrinking … Continue reading
