Making Housing Decisions

Where do I want to live now that I'm all alone? Where can I live when I can no longer climb the steps in my home? These are the types of questions many older adults face-not just once, but perhaps several times throughout their lives. When addressing an immediate housing need or trying to anticipate a future one, it helps to have reliable information about the options that are available.

The range of options includes owning or renting a home to living in a group setting such as an assisted living facility or a retirement community. And each option has benefits and challenges based on personal and legal considerations.


In partnership with the American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging, the Eldercare Locator, a free service of the U.S. Administration on Aging, has developed a new booklet that provides an overview of what is available and outlines the key benefits, challenges, and primary legal considerations for each option.

By: Stacey Moore

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Contact the Eldercare Locator at (800) 677-1116 or www.eldercare.gov. Depending on individual needs, older adults may have specific housing requirements.

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