Condominium or Landominium: Similar or Different?
You are familiar with condominiums, but did you know there are also landominiums? What’s the difference, and what do these two forms of homeownership have in common? Here’s what you need to know before you buy. The key difference between condos and landominiums When you buy a condominium, you purchase only the living space within […]
The Ups and Downs of Home Elevators
Baby Boomers are aging, and people of all ages are increasingly caring for elderly parents with mobility issues. That has increased the demand for home elevators in multistory homes. A home elevator is a terrific help with mobility and moving cargo floor to floor, but diligent research and planning are a must. Here’s what you […]
Critical Information on Medical Alert Devices
Television ads targeted to seniors dramatize elders pushing a button on a medical alert device when they’re home alone and have a medical emergency. Are these devices effective? How should you choose between brands? When medical alert devices can help Medical alert devices are particularly helpful for seniors, but anyone of any age who lives […]
The Pluses and Minuses of Senior Living
Retirement communities, marketed to the 55-plus crowd, are often loaded with recreational amenities such as swimming pools, golf courses, clubhouses and gyms. Do these developments live up to their advertising brochures? Here’s a look at the pros and cons. Pros. Most senior-living residents enjoy the freedom from having to mow their lawns and perform other […]