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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
That is a common issue - especially for the lower priced units. As part of a large group of "50-60 somethings" a number of years ago, we learned this truth when helping our parents. The hardest hit were those who refused to plan for what came next, often ended up in undesirable and/or overpriced solutions. My friend's parents are now nearing 100, they moved 15 years ago to an independent apartment, and are now on the list for the next assisted unit in their complex. Now we are "70 somethings" and each of us is beginning to plan for our next step - whether modifying & arranging help to age in place, downsizing to one-level living, or applying for housing for future.
Are you safe where you are for the time being?
Sue
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I certainly hope so. In my more than 2 month search for independent senior living, I have filled out several application forms and was getting close to being accepted in a beautiful suburb, but it was not in our specific area where our doctors and family are located. I found the amenities we needed were not always available and dogs were allowed, as well as smoking (outdoors). A regular apartment was too expensive and not 55+ residents, with a pool and workout facilities. I just could not imagine living in that kind of environment and knew we needed more privacy and quiet. We were just about ready to accept the Senior independent living apartment when we got a call from another owner I had requested information from. Everything from the rent to amenities fit our list perfectly, and arrangements were made to move in online and with Zelle at our bank. We have a one year lease and we will find out if this apartment will work for us.