Parting with what parents leave behind
Your folks weren’t crazy for keeping all that stuff, even if it’s driving you crazy trying to figure out what to do with it. Believe it or not, you’re going to have just as hard a time getting rid of all that stuff as your parents had. In the days and weeks following the loss of your last surviving parent, everything your mom or dad touched will carry with it a reminder and become... READ MORE
Baltimore Housing Notes – January 2021
New community to open in Sykesville A new community for people 62 and older will open later this year in Sykesville, Maryland. Snowden Creek is accepting lease applications now. Located on a hill surrounded by walking trails, Snowden Creek has 109 apartments with one, two or three bedrooms. Residents have full use of a fitness center, yoga studio, art studio, billiards room, library,... READ MORE
D.C. Housing Notes – October 2020
AlfredHouse opens location in Potomac Earlier this year, AlfredHouse Assisted Living acquired their 10th and newest property, Rebecca House, to provide high-end services to residents of Potomac, Maryland. Dr. Veena J. Alfred, PhD, founder of AlfredHouse, took over Rebecca House from another agency and made significant improvements. “Right away, she replaced the flooring, repainted... READ MORE
How communities are coping with COVID
COVID-19, as we all now know, puts older adults at highest risk for severe illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control, eight out of ten deaths from COVID have occurred in people over 65. So, the pandemic has required life care communities and long-term care facilities to take steps to mitigate risk and adapt quickly to changing circumstances. In early March, many... READ MORE
How area villages protect their members
The pandemic has its silver linings. Last month, for instance, a group of older adults in Arlington, Virginia, toured D.C. embassies without leaving their homes. The free tour, organized by Arlington Neighborhood Village, was a popular event, according to the group’s executive director, Wendy Zenker, with more than 60 attendees. “We had twice as many people joining us on Zoom than ... READ MORE
Home care services: Questions to ask
Home care services range from medical care to help with daily household chores. Whether you’re considering a home care services agency or a home health aide, you might ask these questions about services: —How does the agency train and monitor caregivers? Does the agency provide continuing education? —Are the caregivers licensed, insured and accredited? —Do the agency’s... READ MORE
Retired? Good luck getting a mortgage
Just before James Heath (name changed for privacy) retired, he began the search for the home where he hoped to spend his senior years. Heath, 70, certainly had the means to make the transition. He spent the last 30-some years living in his existing home, a 5,200-square-foot property situated on two acres outside Denver. Throughout his career as a physician, Heath had also accumulated a... READ MORE
Who is renovating during the pandemic?
During the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, some Americans are counting every penny to ensure a roof over their heads, while other homeowners are using this time to renovate their homes. “For some, this recession, like any, is also a good time to get good deals on many desirable consumption goods and services if [they] have the money and ability to do so,” said... READ MORE
Adjust your home to prevent falls
Every day in the United States 5,000 adults age 65 and above are hospitalized due to fall-related injuries. But falls are not a normal part of aging — they can be prevented. Common fall risks include: having fallen before, balance problems or problems walking, muscle weakness, arthritis, depression, memory problems, hazards in the home, taking many medications and vision... READ MORE
Some practical downsizing, moving tips
Moving is stressful, especially when it involves downsizing from a home you’ve lived in for years. Yet many of us plan to do just that. According to the Demand Institute, four out of 10 Boomers plan to move, and 42% of these expect to move into a smaller home. If the decision to downsize is keeping you up at night, you are in good company. With the right planning and support, your... READ MORE
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