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About this blog: I developed a special interest in helping seniors with their challenges and transitions when my dad had a stroke and I helped him through all the various stages of downsizing, packing, moving and finding an assisted living communi...
(More)About this blog: I developed a special interest in helping seniors with their challenges and transitions when my dad had a stroke and I helped him through all the various stages of downsizing, packing, moving and finding an assisted living community. I live in Palo Alto with my wife and we have three grown children, one still in college. I have been in the Bay Area since 1977 (except for seven years in Newton MA — just missed all that snow too much.) I've worked in sales and marketing in retirement communities for seven years, and have hired and managed home care workers for family members, and have a pretty good idea of how aging in place, or shopping for and selecting the right retirement community works. I now run my own business, Palo Alto Senior Living, providing real estate and senior transition services. This blog is designed to share my experiences, insight and knowledge with seniors and their baby boomer kids and provide useful information to help develop a roadmap for smooth transitions or aging in place. I welcome readers to share their experiences, both good and not-so-good, in the hope that we all can benefit from each other.
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Rebuilding Together Peninsula and Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley are two non-profit agencies who are "...devoted to providing critical home repairs and accessibility modifications for low income homeowners and community centers at no cost to the recipient." Here are some guidelines for "low income" criteria:
- You have to own your own home (value appears to not be an issue)
- Each program has slightly different income limits. For one adult the gross yearly income limit is between $49,275 and $52,850. For a couple its between $56,325 and 60,400. CHECK WITH THE ORG. WHICH COVERS YOUR LOCATION. I BELIEVE PALO ALTO IS CONSIDERED TO BE WITHIN THE PENINSULA PROGRAM.
This program seems well-suited for seniors who own their own home but since they aren't working any longer their yearly income may well be within the ranges. Priority is given to those with truly lower incomes.
For details and to check on your eligibility:
Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley: www.rtsv.org or call 408-578-9519
Rebuilding Together Peninsula:www.rebuildingtogetherpeninsula.org or call 650-366-6597.
The types of services may include: installing grab bars and railings, wheelchair ramps and lifts, raised toilets, minor plumbing or electrical, carpentry and painting.
If you have had any experiences accessing the group's services, please share with us.
