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Anyone else affected by the Low Income Senior Housing Crisis?
Aging Well | Last Active: Jul 27, 2022 | Replies (65)Comment receiving replies
@carolee888, There is another discussion you might find helpful reading what other members are talking about --- Downsizing, To Move or Not to Move? That is the Question: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/to-move-or-not-to-move-that-is-the-question/. Also, I wonder if @lioness might have some thoughts to share on being affected by the Low Income Senior Housing Crisis.
Here are some references I found that might be helpful:
-- "AARP Foundation is developing strategies to address senior housing and make our communities safe and affordable for everyone, regardless of age." -- Safe, Affordable Housing for Seniors - AARP Foundation: https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/our-work/housing/
-- Is a Housing Affordability Crisis on the Horizon for Seniors?: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/law_aging/publications/bifocal/vol-41/bifocal-vol-41--issue-3/is-a-housing-affordability-crisis-on-the-horizon-for-seniors-/
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@carolee Hi I'm a senior almost 80 now I moved from Pa to Ca after my husband died For personal reasons.I found a low income housing in Long Beach paying 498.00 a month ,1bedroom This was under the original owners when they sold it was with confirmation of keeping those who lived her still low giving us a voucher for section8 I pay 468 rent but regular price now for 1bedroom I'd 1400.00 still the cheapest here .Other places are much higher so you need to look around research where you want to go.I was very fortunate .Good luck
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Thank for the links. The apartment that we live has higher rent each year and we are on a fixed income. We know that we need to move. I love to research and have done a lot already. We can no longer afford to buy a home because of the rising prices and we don't like paying rent forever.