Aging in Place: Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities
By Orion BellSeptember 1, 2023
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Aging in Place: Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities
The desire to age well in our homes tends to drive us to explore ways to safely remain in the community as long as possible. But safety isn’t the only concern: we hope to be independent, engaged, empowered, connected, and have access to resources when we need them as well. Naturally occurring retirement communities (NORCs) offer an opportunity to coordinate livable communities that ensure we can comfortably age in place.
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Aging in Place
What’s the best way to successfully age in place? This webinar will review our newest homeownership workshop: “Aging in Place: Know Your Housing Options.” We’ll discuss how you can assess your loved one’s home for safety, accessibility and affordability; how your loved one can use their home equity to keep their home; ways to explore the many housing options available to your loved one; additional benefits; and legal and tax issues. We’ll also share an overview of Ohio’s first nonprofit real estate agency, and the many services offered to help both first time homebuyers purchase their first home and older adults transition out of their last homes.
Aging in Place: Know Your Housing Options
May 6, 2025 1:00 pm
Our FREE Aging in Place: Know Your Housing Options course is designed to assess our homes for safety, accessibility, and affordability; explore ways to use home equity to stay in our homes; and discover housing options. This course is a three-part series. This registration is for the following days, from 1:00-2:30 PM: May 6 (Tues) May...
Aging in Place: Know Your Housing Options
February 4, 2025 1:00 pm
Our FREE Aging in Place: Know Your Housing Options course is designed to assess our homes for safety, accessibility, and affordability; explore ways to use home equity to stay in our homes; and discover housing options. This course is a three-part series. This registration is for the following days, from 1:00-2:30 PM: February 4 (Tues) February...
Aging in Place: Know Your Housing Options
October 22, 2024 1:00 pm
Our FREE Aging in Place: Know Your Housing Options course is designed to assess our homes for safety, accessibility, and affordability; explore ways to use home equity to stay in our homes; and discover housing options. This course is a three-part series. This registration is for the following days, from 1:00-2:30 PM: October 22 (Tues) October...
Aging in Place: Know Your Housing Options
July 9, 2024 1:00 pm
Our FREE Aging in Place: Know Your Housing Options course is designed to assess our homes for safety, accessibility, and affordability; explore ways to use home equity to stay in our homes; and discover housing options.
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Practical Tips for Aging in Place with Mobility Aids
Aging in place with the support of mobility aids requires a holistic approach that encompasses understanding the challenges, selecting the right aids, making essential home modifications, creating a age-friendly living space, and utilizing caregiver assistance along with financial and community resources. By implementing these practical tips, older adults can maintain their independence and quality of life in the comfort of their own homes.
Housing & Homeownership
Aging in Place: Know Your Housing Options
Our FREE Aging in Place: Know Your Housing Options course will help you assess the home for safety, accessibility, and affordability; explore ways to use home equity to stay at home; and discover housing options.