Living in a Retirement Village, Back Home With Mom and Dad

She was not the instructor, however. Ms. Sheeran is a bona fide resident of Great Island, a retirement development near Cape Cod. In January, she moved in with her parents, Elaine and Jim Sheeran, under rules that allow younger occupants as long as at least one member of the household is 55 or older.

By MOTOKO RICH
New York Times
Published: May 22, 2005

Along Gulf of Mexico Banks Push Envelope in Effort to Finance Second Homes for Baby Boomers

Using a letter of credit to buy a home has been rare — until now — in beach communities in Florida, Alabama and Texas, where baby boomers are buying second homes. Estimates call for 20,000 condo units to be built in Florida and Alabama alone in the next two years, many at prices of $500,000 to $1 million. Some commercial lenders won’t advance construction financing for condo developments until the builder “presells” at least 60% of the units, even though they may not be built for a couple of years.

By KEMBA J. DUNHAM
Staff Reporter of THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
May 19, 2005; Page C1

AegisLiving: People Live Here

AegisLiving is a nationally recognized company who has brought a fresh perspective to the senior living industry. AegisLiving is not a public company – it is a family-owned company – so we make the decisions that affect the lives of our residents, our families and our employees.

Breakthrough design, innovative operational concepts and special philosophies of care have created a new senior living option. We want to become a second family to our residents. We take the time to know their stories, histories, interests, family and friends. We offer massage rooms and bathiques with aromatherapy and spa tubs. We have family rooms, which have computers, books, and video games, to encourage participation by the whole family. We also offer helpful resources and services on topics such as dementia and aging.

Learn more by calling toll free (888) 252-3447.

Cedar Hill Continuing Care Community

Cedar Hill Continuing Care Community offers a continuum of care from independent and assisted living to skilled nursing and rehabilitation care to comfortable and dignified end-of-life care. It is all here on the same campus with the same loving family of caregivers.

Cedar Hill is built around four distinct residence and lifestyle choices, all on one campus:

* Independent Apartments
* Assisted Living
* Full Nursing Home Care
* and a secured Special Care Center for residents with Alzheimer’s or related illnesses.

Residents may enjoy their new home and lifestyle worry-free, knowing our caring staff is available day and night for them. And they may continue to live at Cedar Hill even as their care needs change. Each level provides independence to the fullest extent possible.

Visit Cedar Hill today

Cedar Hill Continuing Care Community
92 Cedar Hill Drive
Windsor, VT 05089
Main Number: 802.674,6609
The Village: 802.674.2254

Low Rent Apartments for Seniors on a Fixed Income

If you’re on a fixed income and need to find an apartment that won’t consume more than 30% of your monthly income, then I highly recommend searching the HUD database of Section 8 housing. These facilities are subsidized by the Government in an effort to make low-income housing available to seniors. To qualify for this type of housing, you will need to meet certain income requirements. The good part, though, is that if your rent exceeds more than 30% of your monthly income, then you may be eligible for a subsidy that covers the difference. For example, if the basic rent is $500, and 30% of your monthly income is $300, then you may be eligible for HUD to pick up the remaining $200 on a monthly basis.

Click here to search through the available HUD apartments. If you find one in your area, give them a call and arrange to discuss whether you qualify.

The Osburn: A Tradition of Gracious Retirement Living

We are a thriving community of dynamic, engaging personalities pursuing everything grand about life. This is The Osborn, a not-for-profit senior living community for people who want to enjoy a sophisticated lifestyle that’s fun-loving, cultured, and energetic, yet also relaxing. A lifestyle that combines independence with priceless peace of mind … all in an inspiring, beautifully landscaped 56-acre setting in Rye, New York, where you can live each day to its fullest.

From the physical safety of our secure campus, to the availability of a wide spectrum of health care services, to the quality of our staff and well-deserved reputation for excellence, you can be sure The Osborn represents an outstanding retirement choice.

The Osburn
101 Theall Road
Rye, NY 10580
914-921-2200