A great resource for those who are retiring and are thinking of changing where they live is a resource called the Housing Options for Seniors. This publication was produced by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging and written by Holly Robinson, Associate Staff Director at the American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging. AARP also supported this project by participating in the review process and with printing and distribution support.
What I like about this report is that not only does it
review the various options it lists a series of questions to help a person move
toward a decision.
For example, the following questions are for those
considering the housing options covered in this booklet, it is important that
they ask themselves these general questions:
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What kind of lifestyle do I want?
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What will my living conditions be like?
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How important is my choice of location?
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How close
would I like to be to family and friends, doctors, pharmacies, other medical
facilities, shopping, senior centers, religious facilities, and other
amenities?
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Does my current health status require that I look
for features that will help me move about more comfortably?
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How much will the housing option cost?
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What, if any, in-home support services will I
receive for my money?
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Am I eligible for any publicly funded or
subsidized services, such as Medicare or Medicaid?
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What in-home support services are available now,
and in the future, to meet my health and social needs?
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Have I involved family members and friends in my
decision-making, as appropriate?
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What role will others have in making these
decisions?
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Would it be advisable for me to talk with an
attorney so that I understand my rights and any legal concerns?
The booklet also offers resources
Key Resources
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Eldercare Locator 800.677.1116 www.eldercare.gov
The Eldercare Locator is the first
step to finding resources for older adults in any U.S. community and a free
service of the U.S. Administration on Aging.
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American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging 202.662.8690 www.abanet.org/aging/resources/statemap.shtml
The Commission is dedicated to
strengthening and securing the legal rights, dignity, autonomy, quality of life
and quality of care of elders
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