Intro to

‘A senior’s guide

to housing options in later life’

If you’re looking to make informed housing choices for yourself as you age, or for a senior relative, it’s important to know what options are available. Comparethemarket provides a comprehensive overview of senior housing options, including staying at home, residential housing (such as care homes), and specialist options like retirement villages.

The guide provides advice for how current homes can be adapted with modifications like stair lifts and grip bars to maintain independence. Of course, the importance of support from family or in-home care is also emphasized throughout. Moving in with family is another possibility if all parties agree, but it isn’t suitable for everyone.

Other options like care homes, sheltered accommodation, and assisted living offer varying levels of support and communal living. Shared ownership schemes, retirement villages, and almshouses can offer a balance of independence and professional support. But factors like location, physical needs, budget, and social environment all need to be considered when choosing housing.

For more advice, be sure to read the guide. It’s a valuable resource for aligning housing choices with personal, financial, and social needs.