Saturday, May 1, 2010

Choosing your retirement home

Here you are living in your empty nest home, it could be the house you raised all of your family. What do you do if now you are ready to live out your days in retirement and maybe even have health problems.

Many folks in the later years may or may not increase the exercise routine and could develop a medical related problem. What seniors need in housing? To begin with, stairs are not exercise unless you are in good health. Having to run up and down stairs when you don’t usually go for walks is probably just adding to your situation and could lead to falls. Make sure you plan for the golden years by moving into the single level home. Have your bathrooms designed for easy entry and exit. Make sure your kitchen is set up for easy use of heavy appliances. These are just a few ideas.

The two story family home may hold lots of memories, but, they could make your golden years difficult..

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