Priorities for relocating seniors
Healthcare, climate, taxes just tip of the iceberg
By Tom Kelly, Thursday, July 16, 2009.Not all seniors want or are able to remain in the same house, especially after the loss of a spouse. While some do choose to stay and "age in place" alone, others opt to head to a community near an adult child.
Many older folks want to remain independent and choose a small, single-family home, while others choose to try out an apartment. They often have specific issues and needs -- the same issues and needs baby boomers will face in a short few years.
After living so many years in the same place, these decisions are huge. Some don't know where to start, and neither do their adult children.
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