Independent Living
As we grow older, questions of where to live after retirement come to mind. If your choice is independent living, you have chosen a life that offers a lot of versatility. Most elderly enjoy being able to live where they want and do what they want. As a resident in an independent setting, you will have these freedoms. You won’t be classified as someone needing assistance, and you can rely on your local medical infrastructure to provide you with support.
Senior Apartments
Senior apartments are a good choice for older adults that can take care of themselves. Usually, these apartments are developed like standard apartments, but differ in that they have an age-restriction. Some apartments are also equipped with assistive technology such as handrails and pull cords to aid you. Overall these apartments are great if you’re looking for a community of elderly neighbors without the hassles of a larger home to manage.
- Senior Apartment Complexes - California Registry: This is a great resource offering information about senior apartments. It describes what you can expect living in this sort of elderly community. It also suggests a few ways to find senior apartments in your area.
- SeniorResource.com: This website details the different types of Senior Apartments in the market and questions you should consider when looking for an apartment.
Independent Communities
Independent living differs in medical services offered depending on where you live. Occupants generally require no extra assistance with daily tasks. Independent housing includes everything from houses to town houses to apartments. The only determining factor that makes it different from other housing without medical services is the elderly residents don’t require help. If independent living is a part of an established pay community such as in the case of a CCRC, the services offered to the dependent population are the same ones offered to the independent population if they choose to use them.
- SeniorResource.com: Senior Source offers a great web page talking about amenities of living in an independent community. These communities usually have an age restriction on who can live there and this website discuss some of those issues.
Low Income Housing
If you earn a low income and want to live out your retirement in a house, there is a way to do so. The US government often classifies these as elderly housing and the Department of Housing and Urban Development has several programs designed to make them more affordable.
Low Income Housing Resources:
- ACF - Questions and Answers Support Page: This website is set up in a question and answer format. It answers many important questions about how to locate elderly housing as well as how to qualify for funding, what forms you need to get, and where to find people who can help you better understand a topic.
- The Department of Housing and Urban Development: The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s website offers information related to buying, financing and selling your home. They offer resources as well as question and answer forums to help you with your investments.
