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Does “Aging in Place” Make the Most Sense?
A desire among many seniors is to “age in place.” According to the Senior Resource Guide, the term means, “…that you will be remaining in your own home for the later years of your life; not moving into a smaller home, assisted living, or a retirement community etcetera.” There is no doubt about it – there’s a comfort in staying in a home you’ve lived in for many years instead of moving to a totally new or unfamiliar environment. There is, however, new information that suggests this might not be the best option for everyone. The familiarity of … Continue reading...
Transportation Options Help Roseville Seniors Aging In Place!
Aging In Place As long time readers of my blogs know, aging in place is a vital topic I love to share about. The CDC defines "aging in place" as "The ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level." As I've written several times, we are blessed with a wealth of options for Roseville seniors. From active senior living retirement communities like Sun City Roseville and Del Webb The Club At Westpark to terrific independent care facilities like the lovely MistyWood on Pleasant Grove to multi level communities … Continue reading...
4 Tips for Practical Aging in Place Options
Long time readers know well that I LOVE single story homes. As much as I miss the good exercise I get with stairs, single story homes are excellent for aging in place issues. That's handy at any age. But it's especially vital for those of us caring for our elderly parents - whether they live with us or just visit us. 1. Aging in place is easier with low or no-step entry and easy access throughout the home This home is a lovely example of that. From the easy step entry at the front door, to the living room / family room having a nice little separator to the master bathroom with a … Continue reading...
Lovely Aging In Place Options In These Two Homes For Sale
Several of my fellow Keller Williams REALTORS® and I enjoyed a delightful morning previewing some of the great homes for sale in our neck of the woods. As always, I was especially on the alert for any homes with aging in place options to share with you. It was a tasty time (yummy cupcakes at two of the open houses), we enjoyed previewing both houses and condos, and I was very pleased to see two with some thoughtful aging-in-place options. One beautiful residence was in a gated community with a delightful view of a creek rippling through the community. This two-story dwelling had a … Continue reading...
Use These iPhone Apps to Create Fun Cards And Home Video Tours Spotlighting Unique Options Like Aging-In-Place Accessories
One of my joys during this past holiday season was getting to see all my grandkids. One set lives nearby and we had several fun get-togethers. The rest of my grandkids live quite a ways away but I got to visit them twice. And I only had to do the driving one of those times! Yay! :) The second time I enjoyed grand conversation, fun football tutorials, and even had a chance to check out some of the apps I've been downloading (many free) to give me even more grand ways to help my real estate clients (not to mention find more grand goodies for the grandkids). I ended up throwing several iPhone … Continue reading...
Yet Another Reason Roseville Is One of the Great Places to Retire In
Roseville Is, Indeed, A Great to Retire In Roseville is a great city. It's full of fun things to do, great places to shop and eat, an excellent choice of reputable medical options, tons of parks and walking trails and so much more! It's also home to FIVE active senior retirement communities, and numerous options for assisted living as well as critical care needs. All of that and more is why Roseville has won numerous awards for great place to live, great place to raise a family AND definitely one of the great places to retire in! One of the great companies that provide great places to … Continue reading...
Recession? Yes. Roseville Housing Crash? Past Experience Encouraging!
With over 90% of Americans now under a shelter-in-place order, many experts are warning that the American economy is heading toward a recession, if it’s not in one already. What does that mean to the residential real estate market? Could there be a Sacramento Roseville Housing Crash? What is a recession? According to the National Bureau of Economic Research: “A recession is a significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy, lasting more than a few months, normally visible in real GDP, real income, employment, industrial production, and wholesale-retail sales.” COVID-19 … Continue reading...
The Many Benefits of Aging in a Community
There’s comfort in being around people who share common interests, goals, and challenges. That comfort in a community doesn’t wane with age – it actually deepens. Whether it’s proudly talking about grandchildren or lamenting the fact that our eyes aren’t as good as they used to be, it helps to be around people who not only understand what we’re saying but actually feel the same joys and concerns as well. That’s why many boomers are deciding to move into an active adult community. In the latest 55places National Housing Survey, they were described by one out of three seniors as an “outgoing, … Continue reading...
Are You Moving to Sacramento Placer County California?
RELOCATING TO SACRAMENTO OR PLACER COUNTY CALIFORNIA? I love the Sacramento greater metropolitan area in California. While my personal fave is Roseville (I love living here), there are so many great things about each of the sweet cities in this area including Sacramento itself, Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Orangevale, Folsom, Citrus Heights, Antelope, Granite Bay, Rocklin, Lincoln, Loomis, Penryn, Auburn, and more!From shopping, eating out, and lovely hopes to parks, creeks, and delightful walking trails, there's always plenty of interesting things to do. It's definitely a great place for those … Continue reading...
