Finding the money to modify the senior’s home for safety.
October 15, 2009 by Viki Kind
Filed under For Patients & Families
From http://ageinplace.com. Thanks Mark Hager for these great resources.
Here are some places to research for help paying for aging in place home modifications or services:
• Use the Eldercare locator from the US Government ( http://www.eldercare.gov/ or 1-800-677-1116) to connect with your local Area Agency on Aging. They will have the most relevant information available.
• Local cities have CDBG (community development block grants) for home repair. And/or contact the local Mayor to find local funds.
• Rural Development is also a great resource for low-interest 1% loans/forgiveable loans and grants for home repair/home mod. http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/
• Sometimes community foundations will also fund a variety of start-up programs and may know where to turn locally.
• Habitat/Rebuild Together are also up in our neck of the woods Indiana/Michigan.
• Larger churches in our area volunteering, especially the men’s groups for some handyman/home fix up.
• Reverse mortgages. Not for everyone, but can help many.
• If you’re a veteran, try the Veteran’s Administration
For more help, contact:
http://ageinplace.com
http://www.ageinplacepros.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/aging_in_place
Facebook: http://www.profile.to/aginginplace
mark@ageinplace.com
Have a kind and respectful day.
“Age in Place – Putting Your Plan Into Action” Interview with Mark Hager, the founder of Aging in Place. June 24th, 9:30 AM pst
June 11, 2009 by Viki Kind
Filed under Kind Ethics Radio
“Age in Place – Putting Your Plan Into Action” Interview with Mark Hager, the founder of Aging in Place. June 24th, 9:30 AM pst. Call in to listen live at (347) 945-5152 or listen online at blogtalkradio.com/kindethics.
Mark Hager is the founder of AgeInPlace.com, a website focused on major topics around aging in place, including home modifications, real estate, assistive technology, finances and others. Mark also founded AgeInPlacePros.com, a website for those who provide services and goods to older people, focusing on local businesses meeting community needs brought on by the age boom. Mark is an advocate of planning responsibly for late life to lessen the impact on people, their families and communities. As well as, assisting local businesses prosper while serving those in their communities.
He will be answering the common questions people have about aging in place.
Have a kind and respectful day.
