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Some Issues We Face as America Ages

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty

Whether we like to face it or not, part of our job in real estate will most likely, at some point, involve helping a family face the changing needs brought on by an aging loved one.  This may involve helping them trade in a multi-story home for a one-level unit.  It may involve selling a property to help pay for an assisted living facility.  And, unfortunately, the family may be facing making the difficult decision of nursing home or alzheimers care.

As a Seniors Real Estate Specialist, I am involved with organizations in the community who are committed to helping families who are facing difficult decisions brought on by aging or illness.  I would like to share some of the resources I've been accumulating with the hope that it will help others in the Active Rain community who may be dealing with clients who are facing these very issues.

If you follow this link: http://www.findhomesincharlottesville.com/links--articles.asp, you will find articles in .pdf format that deal with topics of selecting a nursing home, medicaid fact sheets, nursing home checklists, as well as links to reports such as the U.S. Nursing Home Registry and violation reports, planning for elder care, Medicare/Medicaid certified nursing homes and more.  And, for even more helpful information in dealing with issues affecting seniors and caregivers, feel free to visit my free community service website at www.CynthiaHashCares.org.

I hope this information will help someone.  And, please feel free to share things with me that you have found helpful in dealing with these issues.

Comments (4)

Laurie Mindnich
Centennial, CO
Your accepted role with this group is going to be increasingly important (from a numbers standpoint) for all of us- thank you for a very timely post!
Aug 04, 2007 03:33 PM
Billnulls Blog Florida Realty Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
AHWD
This is an excellent post! Thanks for sharing! I never thought of getting together information like that before; now I will start! Thanks again!
Aug 04, 2007 05:35 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel
Thank you for the information. I have the SRES and am involved with seniors.I will put together a resource list.
Aug 08, 2007 10:55 PM
Patsy Ittner, Your Premier Broker Selling St. Augustine Real Estate
Little Fox Realty - Saint Augustine, FL
Thank you.  I just completed my SRES and I really need to get my resources in order.  You've given me that little shove! 
Aug 27, 2007 02:44 AM