Category Archives: Housing
Worth Repeating: The New “Golden Girls”
“Worth Repeating” is a weekly feature on the EngAGE Blog that will bring you previous posts that we think are still timely, interesting, or just plain fun! From 2/22/12: “In recent years, thousands of single women in their 50s, 60s … Continue reading
Worth Repeating: Reverse Mortgages
“Worth Repeating” is a weekly feature on the EngAGE Blog that will bring you previous posts that we think are still timely, interesting, or just plain fun! From 2/6/12: Are you or someone you know considering a reverse … Continue reading
International Perspective: China
From the New York Times: At the Happy Community housing development in Beijing, China’s largest property developer is setting aside 24,000 square meters for active seniors to test whether this rapidly aging nation will pay for Western-style retirement living. The … Continue reading
Housing for LGBT Seniors
From Reuters: Gay rights took a big stride forward in [the November 6th] elections, with voters in four states affirming the right of same-sex couples to marry. But here’s an issue in the LGBT community that continues to fly under the radar: … Continue reading
Homelessness Among the Elderly
October 10th is World Homeless Day: “The purpose of World Homeless Day is to draw attention to homeless people’s needs locally and provide opportunities for the community to get involved in responding to homelessness, while taking advantage of the stage … Continue reading
The Pros and Cons of Reverse Mortgages
“Thanks to the Great Recession, millions of older adults are entering retirement with fewer savings, no pensions and skyrocketing health care costs. Others are being forced into retirement before they’re ready thanks to job loss and layoffs. The bottom line … Continue reading
Housing Options: Upscale Senior Housing in Boston
“Where there were once mountains of Jell-O and endless rows of rockers on porches, there are now wine tastings and day spas. Choice is the buzzword for a wave of high-end senior communities opening or expanding in area communities…The Boston … Continue reading
