ABA Family Legal Guide

The Rights of Older Americans

Housing and Long-Term Care Options

Home Equity Conversion

I am not sure that I can continue to live in my own home, but I would like to stay in my community. What other choices do I have?

You have several choices, depending on your current and future health needs, your financial circumstances, and your personal preferences, although not all may be available in your community. There are home-sharing programs, in which homeowners are matched with individuals seeking housing in exchange for rent or services; accessory units that provide private living units in, or next to, single-family homes; or assisted living (described below), which combines a homelike setting with services designed to meet individual needs. These programs may be privately owned and operated, government supported, or sponsored by religious or other nonprofit organizations. For information, contact your local agency on aging.