Information tagged with: housing

May 2003:  "You're casting about for the perfect new homestead. Perhaps because you're officially retiring the briefcase and three-piece at the end of the fiscal year—or maybe life's gotten just a bit too routine, and you want to shake things up with a fresh start in an up-and-coming city. No matter what kind of change you're looking for, use this resource-filled checklist to find the city that's the best match for you:"

September 2004:  "Voting with their feet, boomers head back to the city." By Elizabeth Pope, September & October 2004

Although nothing in this list refers to universal design, you will see from a quick glance that there is a nice overlap between what is considered desireable and what is universal design. Large kitchens, main-floor master suite, usable outdoor space, low-maintenance materials, showers with seating areas, garages large enough for ... scooters, maybe?

"Seniorresource.com (SR) provides a comprehensive source of housing information and services for seniors and their caregivers. The mission of SR is to provide education services to the senior population. SR will serve as a resource and advocate in areas of importance to the well-being of the senior community, with primary attention given to housing, health, recreational, cultural, and counseling."

Sponsored by MetLife and written by Louis Tenenbaum, this 34 page report updates the information, advances and understanding of aging in place.