I ran across another great article from the National Care Planning Council, of which I am a member. As our population ages, more and more seniors will require assistance in the home, and modifications of their homes. This provides challenges for the kids, and opportunities for senior service providers. The article below gives some great advice.
In addition, accessing the equity of their home with a Reverse Mortgage can help the seniors stay in their home longer by providing the funds to pay for senior friendly remodels, or for in-home care.
To learn more about an Oregon Reverse Mortgage, click here: Reverse Mortgage Facts.
Keeping Mom and Dad Safe at Home
Generally, elderly parents want to remain living in their own home. However, remaining in the home becomes a concern when children see their parents slowing down, perhaps even having trouble with handling stairs and doing general daily activities. Yet, with parents' mental and physical health currently not creating problems, there seems to be no imminent need to search out support services or other accommodations for aging parents.
This is now the time to evaluate the home to make it safe and secure for your loved ones -- now and in the near future -- in anticipation of aging disabilities that may occur. Help and support are available. The nation as a whole is more aware of elderly needs and services and products are becoming available at an outstanding pace.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics states,
"Employment of personal and home care aides is projected to grow by 51 percent between 2006 and 2016, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. The expected growth is due, in large part, to the projected rise in the number of elderly people, an age group that often has mounting health problems and that needs some assistance with daily activities." Bureau of labor Statistics-Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition
This growing need for aides and services also encompasses
- home remodeling services -- making a home more serviceable to the elderly;
- safety alert systems and technology;
- motion sensors to monitor movement;
- telehealth services -- using home-based computer systems for the doctors office or a nurse to monitor vital signs and
- even a pill dispenser that notifies when it is time to take medication.
Where do you begin to make sure your elderly family member is safe and managing well in his or her home? ....... (View the complete article)
Larry Morris is a Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist in Portland, Oregon. He specializes in USDA Guaranteed Rural Home Loans, FHA Purchase and Refinance, FHA 203k Rehab loans, FannieMae HomePath loans, Oregon VA Loans and conforming purchase and refinances in the states of Oregon, Washington and Idaho.
He can be reached at 503-421-0096.
Hi Larry and just wanted you to know I enjoy your post. Do you have elders at home or are you pushing for the reverse mortgages. Either way I can see it must work for you.
Thanks Charles. I really appreciate that. While I don't currently have elders at home, I am 50 and have spent the last 10 years watching my grandparents pass away and my parents become the matriarchs. So it's closer to home then I wish.
That, and I am pushing Reverse Mortgages...
There are so many things that seniors need to consider and are easily taken for granted by non seniors. The bottom line is that most seniors want to be in there home for as long as they can, and they will take the necessary steps to do so, even though many put the needs of passing a legacy onto their heirs ahead of their own personal needs to maintain a sufficent lifestyle.
I also sell reverse mortgages, and this is a product that can not pushed, but needs to be embraced by the client.