ae Making Housing Decisions (NAPSA)—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. lo rh a ee, BY older adults may havespecific housing requirements. The range of options includes owning or renting a hometo liv- ing 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 BarAssociation 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. For a free copy of “Housing Options for Older Adults,” printed courtesy of AARP, contact the Eldercare Locator at (800) 677-1116 or www.eldercare.gov.
