Plans are a way to ensure flexibility, nurture resilience and encourage resourcefulness. Home is more than bricks and mortar. Look beyond buildings and decor to find out what elements and policies ensure independence and financial security into the future. We have been trained by developers, builders and the real estate industry to think about moving whenever we have a lifestyle change. If you find staying in your home and community an attractive option, select a home that can be easily and affordably adapted to changing physical or lifestyle needs.
Most information carries the biases of the provider.
Knowing these biases and getting balanced information from several sources lays the foundation for informed decisions. Current residents of the housing facility or complex you are considering, or the type of housing you are interested in, may be good sources of information but be wary of their biases and objectives. For instance, residents may promote the selling of other units in order to have the amenities they desire constructed as soon as possible. Everyone is selling something so practice constructive scepticism. Web sites, advertisements, publications and booklets may appear to offer independent information but often a sponsor is limiting the range of ideas offered.