Try: Having a conversation about future housing arrangements for the Care recipient (cr) can be emotional and stressful for everyone involved the sooner the issue is discussed the better off the cr will be having a conversation while the cr is still healthy is best because the cr will have control and more choices it is important to learn about the different types of cr housing and what choices may be best for the cr when researching a housing option make sure it covers the required level of care and that it is clear what services are offered and the costs involved many crs prefer to stay at home as they age staying at home may be a good option if the cr has a close network of nearby family friends and neighbors transportation is easily accessible including alternate transportation to driving the neighborhood is safe the home can be modified to reflect changing needs home and yard maintenance is not overwhelming the cr’s physical and medical needs do not require a high level of care information references

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Keywords: Housing living arrangements

*This information is listed as a Fact Sheet and is not explicitly medically licensed