CityStream: Universal Design & Aging in Place
As more of the population reaches age 60 or older, some may be planning a move to a retirement community or assisted living. But with the rising cost of housing, many are opting to stay put. It’s called “aging in place.”
Universal design hits home for all
Utilizing Universal Design, interior designer Kendall Ansell and team were able to create a home that would be accessible for Jenna Reed-Cote, who has been in a wheelchair all her life.
Refinance & Mortgage Consumer Guides (Senior Citizens, U.S. Veterans, & People with Disabilities)
Consumer information and education about home refinancing and mortgages. Helping consumers to find the lowest refinance mortgage rates from the best lenders.
CAPABLE program team helps Baltimore’s elderly stay in homes
Sarah Szanton spent years as a nurse practitioner calling on low-income elderly patients in West Baltimore. She tells the story of a 101-year-old patient living in a public housing high-rise. The woman could not read, could not walk, and—having outlasted her friends in the building—was afraid of her neighbors.