Military Officer - September 2006 - (Page 64) Wylde has noticed an increase in the number of intergenerational communities, where retirees choose to live among families, single adults, and retirees rather than in the sunbelt with others age 55 and older. The New York Times reported an increase in the number of multigenerational households, which typically have three or more generations living Boomers are renovating existing homes or buying new ones to gain wider doorways, step-less entryways, a single-level layout, and curb-free showers. under one roof, in the U.S. The article attributed the increase in such living arrangements to high housing costs and a desire among some boomers to be more involved with their families. Lawlor also expects boomers to invest in making their existing homes more of “a haven than a hindrance” by renovating or by buying new ones to gain wider doorways, step-less entryways, a single-level layout, and curbfree showers equipped with safety rails. “Boomers want to stay independent as long as possible,” says Lawlor. More government support likely will be needed to help boomers age at home, says Cohen. Such support could come in the form of Medicaid vouchers for home care services. In addition, groups such as the National Council on Aging are looking at how reverse mortgages could help retirees pay for home care. “I don’t think this is a generation that is going to settle for partial measures,” says Cohen, who’s fairly confident boomers will get the support they need to age comfortably in their homes. MO The convenience of urban, maintenance-free living the tranquility of a secure, park-like setting. As the only retirement community in our nations capital exclusively for military officers and their female relatives, Knollwood caters to the lifestyle you expect and deserve. Schedule a tour today to see for yourself. Knollwood a military retirement residence u ARMY DISTAFF FOUNDATION/ (800) 541-4255 64 MILITARY OFFICER www.armydistaff.org SEPTEMBER 2006 http://www.wakefieldoverlook.org http://www.wakefieldoverlook.org marketing@clvillage.org http://www.armydistaff.org http://www.armydistaff.org
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