disabled access: Steilacoom, Charming Town on The Water's Edge of the Puget Sound - 01/19/14 02:26 PM
Steilacoom, Washington is a delightful little town located in the central portion of the Puget Sound. I love to drive through this charming city while on various errands. To get to Steilacoom from either direction (from Lakewood or JBLM / DuPont), you enjoy drive through towering trees that are gorgeous. Even in the middle of winter, many are still green. (Yet another reason for the state's nickname - the Evergreen State of Washington.) And whichever direction you arrive from, you end up enjoying a beautiful vista of water and islands.
This sweet city was featured by Coastal Living Magazine a few years … (2 comments)

disabled access: Aging In Place Is A Choice - Plan Accordingly - 01/18/14 01:39 PM

A grand article by a kindred spirit, Rebecca Foresee, who also believes in Aging In Place for boomers and seniors, as well as even youngers. She's got some grand tips for planning ahead. 
Foresee Senior Resource Wise Owl Series

"This is where I'll spend my final years"
 
 
 When I say aging in place, I'm talking about a person living in their own home as they continue life's journey.  Trust me, you don't have to be a senior or even a Baby Boomer to age in place.  Life may dictate you need services from others and support; but it … (1 comments)

disabled access: Homes With Disabled Access-Some Pierce County Washington 2013 Stats - 01/17/14 11:15 AM
With an elderly mom and other friends and family with special needs, Universal Design and aging in place options are a high priority for me personally and in my real estate business. Whenever I house hunt to buy or to rent, I am always on the lookout for homes with a bedroom and a bathroom on the first floor - and the bathroom HAS to have at least a shower. I also hunt for homes with laundry rooms on the first floor, since my senior mom LOVES to do laundry! 
While working on an open house recently, I had a delightful … (2 comments)