Category Archives: Housing
What Happens When Seniors are Paroled from Prison?
“California houses one of the country’s biggest populations of elderly prisoners. And gradually, it also releases them. Research has shown that the older the person is, the less likely he is to return to prison after his release. People over … Continue reading
Aging in the Asian-American Community
“Historically, children and grandchildren in Asian families are tasked with taking care of elder generations. But these traditions are being challenged by the modern American context, which pressures children to move out of their households and become independent adults. . … Continue reading
Lewes, Delaware, Transforms into a Retirement Community
“In a coastal town where nearly half the residents are over 65, community spirit and cooperation are an inspiration for others.” Click here to read about how the community is planning for future changes and handling the ones they face … Continue reading
Intercultural Living: Chinese Seniors at a Jewish Senior Residence
At the Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly on 30 Wallingford Road in Brighton, MA, about 300 of the 900 residents are Chinese. Classes in cooking, art, exercise, and more are available. (Sounds like an EngAGE community!) A resident says,”When we have … Continue reading
Using a Placement Service to Find Senior Housing
If you’ve considered using a placement service to help find a senior residence, it’s important to understand how they work. The following article, which focuses on Florida, offers some cautionary advice that applies to these types of services no matter where they’re located. … Continue reading
Next Housing Crash in 2020?
“‘In the coming years, baby boomers will want to sell their homes, and they’re hoping there are people behind them to buy their homes,’ says Arthur C. Nelson, director of the Metropolitan Research Center at the University of Utah. … Continue reading
Fellowship Community: a Different Kind of Home for Elders
“At the Fellowship Community‘s adult home, workers are paid not according to what they do, but what they need; aging residents are encouraged to lend a hand at the farm, the candle shop or the pottery studio; and boisterous children … Continue reading
