You may have decided to move after all, however, the hardest part of it is just about to start:  the moving process itself—that is the packing and transferring of your belongings from the “old” place down to the “new” one then unpacking to settle down. Truth be told, it really isn’t fun. No fun at all unless you’re a chronic mover such that you know in a blink of an [...]

In just a few winks, temperature will drop and snowflakes will start to fall. Next thing you know, your home is six feet deep under that snow and your roof is practically falling down. Certainly your home will need extra care during the winter season and what better way to start the festivities than knowing you got everything covered even before the worst of the season strikes? •    Check your [...]

Moving out of your home is indeed painful since it is more or less, leaving memories behind. What makes it doubly painful is when someone in your immediate family decides to move you without ever consulting you if you are ready for it. Of course, they won’t exactly understand it and all you can do is go with the flow and put a curse on them that someday, may their [...]

Looking for a quick sale or perhaps hoping to sell your home at a higher price? These are not impossible, if you know exactly what to do with your home especially BEFORE potential buyers drop in to see your place! Seeking help from a real estate expert with your best interest in mind, he or she will tell you that there is more to just selling your home. You need [...]

Age restricted apartment for seniors are, in other words, senior apartments. They were developed with one, single goal:  that is, to cater to seniors who are looking for better housing option. I have already discussed the beauty of retirement communities, however, not all seniors are wealthy enough to afford living in one. Good news is, a senior who is looking for an active community to join in but living on [...]

Ever wonder what it feels like to live in a community wherein you are free to roam the area but at the same time, monitored—The Truman Show-style? It can be unnerving, yes, but believe me, you are better off in this type of housing than in doldrums of a retirement home. Of course, the type of retirement setting solely depends on the needs of the senior who will move and [...]

When it comes to housing options for seniors, sharing house with someone must be the most ideal since it is most likely to benefit seniors more than having them moved to a smaller place. Having a housemate benefits seniors in two ways: it provides independence and companionship. Both are very important in a senior’s life. Aside from that, it gives you and your loved ones some peace of mind that [...]

Retirement villages are making quite a buzz nowadays amongst retirees in really, really advanced age. There has always been a debate over the best housing option for seniors. In terms of retirement living, there are assisted living facilities, nursing homes, shared housing and the most preferred by seniors, foster care or homecare. The latter proves to be the most convenient for seniors although not too recommended by health care practitioners [...]

Planning for retirement is different from actually preparing for one. When you plan, it’s fairly easy to just toss an idea in and out but when you are preparing for one, you, almost always, need to make a decision which will affect the way you live for the rest of your life. With that said, it is important that if you are preparing for your retirement, you already have an [...]

For those who have been a slave all their lives, bound by adult life’s rules, retirement must be their second leash in life. A few may dread it due the number it represents i.e their age but obviously, a large number of seniors do look forward to it especially those who are able to reach this age with a healthy mind and body. Retirement is indeed liberating. Retirement, for most [...]