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Housing choices for over 55's

Can your current home meet your present or expected future lifestyle?

There are many housing options for the over 55 age group. At this time in your life, you may be considering a lifestyle change or you may want to find a house that better suits your present and future needs.

You have probably already started to ask yourself some of the following questions. We hope to provide you with some of the information you need to make whatever housing and lifestyle choices that are right for you.

  • Is your house and/or garden too big to maintain?
  • Are there too many stairs in your current house?
  • Is it becoming difficult to use facilities in your house, including the bathroom or toilet?
  • Can you comfortably move around your house if you develop or have a disability and need a wheelchair or walking aid?
  • Do you currently have, or require, access to public transport?
  • Can your current house be reasonably modified to better meet your needs and avoid the need to move?
  • Do you want a more mobile lifestyle and need a smaller home “base”?
  • Do you have sufficient contact with other people in your neighbourhood or community?
  • Would you like access to personal care, nursing care and/or 24-hour call buttons for medical and emergency assistance?
  • Is this a good time for you to consider a big lifestyle change? For example, if you have recently lost a partner, have you given yourself enough time to grieve?

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