When you need to make a housing change.

Welcome to Housing & Healthcare, we are very happy you have found your way to this blog, and to our website.  Our purpose is to assist those with a  change in their lifestyle. With the assistance of the Elder Tribe we will do our best to educate, guide and assist you in embracing change.  It is our hope that you will move into the next phase of life;  hopeful, thankfull, gratefull, joyous and loved. 

 

 

            When a housing change is a possibility, you  first must determine, why you must change.  Determining the reason truly aids us in making the right choice, the most appropriate choice of housing option. 

Here is a simple list to read through and decide if you are experiencing any of the below. 

• The maintenance of the home is not done.
• Experience minimal to no  socialization,
• Family, grandchildren live far away.
• Need assistance with dressing or hygiene
• Need help with meal preparation, and/or monitoring of nutritional intake.
• Need assist with medication preparation and administration.
• Monitoring mobility for safety reasons
• Require assistance with mobility, or your movement is unsafe.

 

             You could be experience one of the above or all of them.  However, clearly understanding your need aids in being more objective, which will allow you to maintain clarity, thus giving you the ability to make a proper decision that will lead to a safe environment.

            Through  assessing the results of your quick check off list, should simply and easily help you in making a sound decision concerning the need for a housing change. 

Determining your need. 

           1) Taking care of your home

                    No housing change will be needed, if you are able to create a proper maintenance outline,  budgeting for quarterly, biannually, and annual maintenance. Once your budget is established, interviewing local contractors, specialist for your particular jobs, along with hiring a few should relieve you of your stresses involved with maintaining your home.

                   If however these tasks are overwhelming, or you do not have the budget to hire out to maintain your property then you should consider a change in living lifestyle. 

                   It could also be that  you are truly  tired with the upkeep.  Then a retirement community of condos, townhomes, apartments, or mobile homes could meet your needs.  These choices are made by considering your socioeconomic situation and the style in which you desire to live. 

                      What about the inside of your home?  Proper cleaning, and maintaining of the home is another crucial step.  Are you able to keep up with washing and folding the linens and clothing?

 

                     An initial investigation into all the needed tasks and what you can hire out for, versus the affordability should be done at this time.  

                    My rule of thumb, if you want to stay in your home environment, is spending for in home care up to the cost of a different style of living. 

              For example, an independent living facility hypothetically cost $2500.00 a month, plus $400.00 a month for routine cleaning/vacuuming.

            That is $2900.00.  That means you can afford to hire people to come and clean and help you around the home for up to $2900.00

            If you need assist physically, or with errands, or making meals, then you can budget up to the limit of a residential care facility or assisted living.  Contact facilities in your area or look on www.Housingandhealthcare.com to determine costs.  

            However if you feel a move will improve your social contacts, and you are eager to meet new people. Then don’t wait to much longer.  The benefits of a close knit community can far outway staying at home as long as possible. 

            Whichever, your situation, I wish you health and kindness.  Gather as much knowledge as you can, and decide with both newfound knowledge and heart felt desire.