Aging in place or finding a place to age?

Traditionalists and Baby Boomers with healthy retirement accounts may “age in place” wherever they choose. Others may need to be more discerning. According to the Twincities.com article “As Minnesota ages, more services aim to keep seniors at home”, 80 percent of aging homeowners plan to age in their homes. Many government agencies, nonprofits, and private businesses are working to make this easier. To read more about this, go here. But what kind of housing is available for those looking to downsize or help with special medical care?

In Northfield and surrounding communities, aging seniors may build a home to their specifications or buy or rent, however, as with others within the state, their options will be limited. For those retired and looking for community living, there are apartments and retirement and nursing care communities. Northfield is also considering allowing temporary ‘Granny Pod’ housing. See the article here . To help in a search for affordable and available senior housing, go to http://www.mnseniorsonline.com/ and https://seniorhousingguide.us

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