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Nora Super and others at Listening Sessions 2014

5. October 2015 14:51
by Nora Super
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Modifying Homes for Aging in Place: Helpful Tools and Partners

5. October 2015 14:51 by Nora Super | 13 Comments

Last week, I attended a learning exchange on aging in place sponsored by Habitat for Humanity International and AARP Foundation. The demographic shift toward a larger older population and recognition that most older individuals prefer to stay in their homes and communities as they age has led the venerable Habitat for Humanity to re-examine its practice of building new homes. Homes left empty due to foreclosure and homes occupied by elderly residents often need significant repairs and updates to make them more accessible and safe. AARP Foundation has sponsored [More]